Day Hike Packing List

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Open or close each section below based on your trip's weather and particular needs.
Add your own extras and get outside!

All Weather Basic Gear
  Ground Cloth

  Small Backpack

  Flashlight or Headlamp

  Batteries

  Water Bottles

  Pocket Knife or Multi-Tool

  Matches or lighter in ziplock

  Water Filter or Purification Tablets

  Trowel

  Toilet Paper

  25 ft 1/8" or 1/4" rope

  Maps

  Compass

Wet Weather Extras
  Pack Cover

  Heavy Duty Trash Bags

First Aid Kit
  Pain Relief Medicines

  Allergy Medicines

  Antacid Medicines

  Bandaids

  Foot Care

  Solar Blanket

  Scissors

  Needle/thread

  Tape

  Gauze Pads

  Antibiotic Ointment

  Eye Ointment

  Alcohol Swabs

  Support Bandage

  Hot/cold packs

Hot/Moderate Weather Clothing
  Pants or shorts - wearing

  Shirt - wearing

  Socks - wearing

  Extra pair Socks - pack

  Underclothing - wearing

  Hat

  Sunglasses

  Boots or sturdy shoes - wearing

  Light camp shoes - pack

  Light Windproof Jacket

  Rain Gear

  Belt

Cold Weather Clothing
  Long Pants - wearing

  Shirt - wearing

  Wool blend Socks - wearing

  Underclothing - wearing

  Thermal or Silk Underclothing

  Knit Hat

  Sunglasses

  Boots or sturdy shoes - wearing

  Light camp shoes - pack

  Rain Gear

  Belt

  Insulated Gloves

  Glove Liners

  Winter Coat and Liner

  Pants Shell

  Gators

Snow & Ice Extras
  Snow Anchors

  Snow Shoes

  Crampons

  Ice Axe

  Heavy Duty Tarp

Personal Items
  Soap

  Wash Cloth/Bandana

  RX Medicines

  Feminine Hygiene

  Lip Balm

  Sunscreen

  Insect Repellant

  Pen/Pencil

  Whistle

  Money

Cooking and Food
  Spoon/Fork per pers.

  Cup per person

  Plate per person

  Serving Utensils

  Small Pot

  Backpacking Stove

  Fuel as needed

  Food- Snacks x 2/day

  Food- Meals x 3/day

  Condiments

  Paper Towels

  Dishwashing Soap

  Sponge or scrubber

  Dish Towel 

Optional Extras
  Book/magazine

  Watch

  Binoculars

  Camera

  GPS

  2-way radios

  Mobile Phone

  Hand warmers 

My Extras
  Write in your own items

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