Ultralight Backpacking Checklist
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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