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Ultralight Backpacking Checklist
ultralight backpacks on rock Choose the lightest-weight versions of the items on this list that you can find, afford or feel comfortable with. Organizing your gear into systems can be a good way to remember to pack what you need.
Hiking System
Backpack
Pack cover
Trekking poles
Navigation System
Map
Compass
Cellphone (opt.)
Solar/portable charger (opt.)
GPS (opt.)
Personal locator beacon (opt.)
Route description
Permits
Shelter System
Tent, tarp, bivy or hammock
Guylines and stakes (if needed)
Insect mesh for hammock (if needed)
Ground cloth (opt.)
Sleep System
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Pillow (opt.)
Cooking System
Stove
Fuel
Mini lighter and stormproof matches
Mug and/or pot
Spork
1” x 2” sponge
Small metal drain screen for rinse water
Food Storage System
Food bag
Stuff sack for hanging (opt.)
Bear bag/bear canister (if required)
Water System
Water filtration system
Purification drops or tablets
Soft-sided water bottles
Clothing Systems
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
For Camp: Long-underwear top, Long-underwear bottoms, Warm hat, Wool or synthetic socks for sleep, Puffy insulated jacket or vest, Sandals (opt.)
For Foul Weather: Waterproof rain jacket, Waterproof rain pants, Warm gloves, Waterproof gloves/mitts
Hygiene/Toiletries System
Zip-top bags (varied sizes for waste, food, etc.)
Hand sanitizer
Toothpaste or baking soda
Small toothbrush
Biodegradable soap
Toilet paper (2-4 squares per day)
Pre-moistened wipes (2 per day)
Sanitation trowel
Menstrual products
Women’s pee funnel
Women’s pee rag (1/4 cotton bandana)
Prescription medications
First-Aid Kit
Blister pads
Gauze pads
Bandages
Antibiotic ointment (small packet)
Pain-relief pills
Miscellaneous
Headlamp or microlight with fresh batteries
Extra batteries (opt.)
Safety whistle (with neck cord)
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Sunglasses
Hat with insect-mesh (opt.)
Gaiters (if needed)
Ice traction devices (if needed)
Ice axe (if needed)
Small amount of cash
Credit card
Itinerary copies (for friend + under car seat)
Repair Kit
Gear-repair and/or duct tape
Sewing needle and nylon thread
Razor blade or small knife
Luxury Items
Camera
Binoculars
Journal or sketchbook
Pen or pencil
This creates a private checklist in your account.