Trip Gear Lists

Backpacking Gear

  • Backpack (50–65L)

  • Tent, 1 person

  • Lightweight sleeping bag (rated 20–30°F)

  • Sleeping pad

  • Backpacking stove (.8 liter Jet Boil or equivalent)

  • Long backpacking spoon

  • Headlamp

  • Reusable water bottles (2–3 liters total)

  • Small journal

  • Camera (phones not allowed)

  • Personal toiletries (small size)

  • Sunscreen (small size)

  • Insect repellent (small size)

  • Personal medications

  • Backpacking food (a separate food list will be provided after registration)

Clothing

  • Hiking boots or trail shoes

  • 2 pairs hiking socks (and 2 pairs of long liners recommended)

  • 1 Extra pair of underwear

  • 1 Moisture-wicking t- shirt

  • 1 Moisture-wicking long sleeve shirt

  • 1 Lightweight pair of hiking pants

  • 1 Lightweight pair hiking shorts

  • 1 Warm base layer bottoms and top

  • 1 Lightweight compactible insulated jacket (down recommended)

  • Backpacking rain jacket and pants or a rain poncho

Optional Items

  • Bidet (for a water bottle)

  • Quick dry wash cloth

  • Lightweight camp shoes

  • Lightweight book

  • Small backpacking pillow

  • Inflatable sitting pad (can be used as a pillow)

  • Baseball cap or hiking hat

  • A beanie