BACKPACKING CHECKLIST

Following is a list of items that you should consider taking when you make that trip into the back country. The things you take will depend on the duration of your trip, the things you plan to do, and the conditions you expect to encounter. Keep in mind that you will have to rely on your own resources. There is no 911 out there.

Remember - you have to carry everything you bring. Think weight! When backpacking, be prepared for any weather conditions - it can snow in July in the mountains.

THINGS TO WEAR
underwear longjohns t-shirts shorts hiking pants hiking socks heavy socks sock liners	light jacket boots sweatshirt rain gear (hooded jacket and pants) gloves hat gaiters
TOILETRIES (AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS)
toothbrush and paste soap towel toilet paper trowel glasses (or contact lens materials)	medications sunscreen lip balm insect repellant sunglasses glacier goggles (or side shades)
SHELTER
backpack pack cover tent, fly, and pegs ground sheet	sleeping bag (in water proof bag) thinsulite or thermarest day pack sleeping bag liner
OTHER EQUIPMENT
water bottle(s) emergency kit first aid kit fire starter space blanket safety pins signal mirror tweezers water filter (or iodine tablets) flashlight and/or head lamp extra batteries Swiss army knife (or leatherman tool) repair kit (for tent, stove, etc.)	duct tape wire compass watch altimeter maps light rope or cord stuff sack (for hanging food) bear spray binoculars camera book, cards, and/or games extra film
COOKING EQUIPMENT
stove fuel matches cooking pots cup bowl spoon(s) (for cooking and eating)	large zip-lock bag for trash dish soap scouring pad paper towels aluminum foil large water container cooking fly
FOOD
salt and pepper coffee/tea/hot chocolate sugar and cream	gorp supplies for your menu plan

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WINTER TRIP EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

Clothing:

T-shirt
Shirt
Long johns
Socks and spare socks
Pants
Sweater
Parka with whistle attached
Toque
Mitts
Handkerchief
Raingear
Boots and Gaiters

Day Pack Supplies:

Sunscreen
Chapstick
Water bottle (full)
Food (lots)
First aid kit
Toilet paper
Flashlight or headlamp
Map, compass, altimeter
Knife
Space blanket
Camera and film
Pack

Touring Gear:

Skiis with touring bindings
Skins
Ski poles
Ski repair kit
Another sweater and long johns
Avalanche transceiver and probe
Shovel
Glacier goggles
Thermometer

For Overnight Outings Add:

Stove and fuel
Pots and washing up stuff
Eating utensils
Bowl and cup
Tent
Sleeping bag
Insulation pad
Overnight pack
Spare clothes, long johns, undies, etc.
Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb, etc.
More food