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Ultralight Backpacking Checklist

Ultralight Backpacking

• Hiking System

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• Backpack

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• Pack cover

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• Trekking poles

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• Navigation System

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• Map

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• Compass

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• Cellphone (opt.)

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• Solar/portable charger (opt.)

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• GPS (opt.)

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• Personal locator beacon (opt.)

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• Route description

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• Permits

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• Shelter System

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• Tent, tarp, bivy or hammock

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• Guylines and stakes (if needed)

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• Insect mesh for hammock (if needed)

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• Ground cloth (opt.)

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• Sleep System

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• Sleeping bag

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• Sleeping pad

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• Pillow (opt.)

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• Cooking System

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• Stove

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• Fuel

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• Mini lighter and stormproof matches

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• Mug and/or pot

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• Spork

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• 1” x 2” sponge

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• Small metal drain screen for rinse water

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• Food Storage System

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• Food bag

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• Stuff sack for hanging (opt.)

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• Bear bag/bear canister (if required)

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• Water System

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• Water filtration system

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• Purification drops or tablets

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• Soft-sided water bottles

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• Clothing Systems

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• For Hiking:   Hiking or trail-running shoes, Synthetic or wool T-shirt, Hiking or running shorts (1 pair), Hiking pants (1 pair), Synthetic or wool underwear (2 pairs), Sports bra, Synthetic or wool socks (2 pairs), Sun-protective hat, Sun-protective gloves (opt.), Bandana

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• For Camp:    Long-underwear top, Long-underwear bottoms, Warm hat, Wool or synthetic socks for sleep, Puffy insulated jacket or vest, Sandals (opt.)

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• For Foul Weather:   Waterproof rain jacket, Waterproof rain pants, Warm gloves, Waterproof gloves/mitts

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• Hygiene/Toiletries System

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• Zip-top bags (varied sizes for waste, food, etc.)

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• Hand sanitizer

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• Toothpaste or baking soda

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• Small toothbrush

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• Biodegradable soap

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• Toilet paper (2-4 squares per day)

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• Pre-moistened wipes (2 per day)

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• Sanitation trowel

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• Menstrual products

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• Women’s pee funnel

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• Women’s pee rag (1/4 cotton bandana)

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• Prescription medications

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• First-Aid Kit

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• Blister pads

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• Gauze pads

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• Bandages

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• Antibiotic ointment (small packet)

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• Pain-relief pills

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• Miscellaneous

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• Headlamp or microlight with fresh batteries

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• Extra batteries (opt.)

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• Safety whistle (with neck cord)

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• Sunscreen

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• Lip balm

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• Sunglasses

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• Hat with insect-mesh (opt.)

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• Gaiters (if needed)

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• Ice traction devices (if needed)

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• Ice axe (if needed)

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• Small amount of cash

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• Credit card

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• Itinerary copies (for friend + under car seat)

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• Repair Kit

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• Gear-repair and/or duct tape

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• Sewing needle and nylon thread

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• Razor blade or small knife

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• Luxury Items

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• Camera

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• Binoculars

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• Journal or sketchbook

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• Pen or pencil

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