In addition to the Vital Equipment, Survival Kit, and First Aid Kit, here are some items you may want to include in your pack. Since you want to keep your gear dry, line your pack with a large waterproof bag, and enclose individual items in ziploc bags. Organize your pack according to how and when you will need to access the items, eg: don't bury your topo map or you will have to pull out half your gear just to get at it. Lightweight but strong items are the best. Experience will tell you how much total weight you can carry, a good average range to aim for is 25 to 30 lbs. If I've left anything critical out, email me.
| Backpack Inventory | If two or more trippers you will be able to share some basic gear, and make room for a few luxuries. | |
|---|---|---|
| sunglasses clothes billy cans notebook + pencil map spare compass camp towel plate + utensils sun screen |
stove + fuel water bottles water filter radio toilet paper lip balm hygiene items food plastic bag(s) |
bivvy sack sleeping bag tent + poles warm sweater waterproof poncho waterproof pants gloves + hat bug repellant waterproof matches |