Hiking and Backpacking Checklist

PERSONAL ITEMS
Ensure that you take some or all of the following personal items:
?rsonal Hygiene Kit (toothbrush and toothpaste, biodegradable soap, razor, comb, towel, women's sanitary supplies, partial roll of toilet paper, toilet trowel)
?rsonal medications
?sect repellent
?p balm
ámera and film
?are batteries
?urnal, pen, notebook
?wing/repair kit
?ney
?pe for bear bagging (optional)
ïrd for drying clothes (optional)

CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE TRAIL
Wear or use the following items while you are hiking:
?orts or pants
?irt
?ck liners
?cks
?king boots or shoes
?t
?tch
?ekking poles
¡ckpack
ïmpass
?S (Optional)
?p and / or Notebook
?tra items of clothing (underwear, pants, shirt, insulating layers). Include one more layer of insulation than you think you will need, an extra pair of socks, and sock liners

RAINGEAR
Pack the following items close to the top of your bag, to allow you to put them on quickly if the weather worsens:
?ck cover
?ingear (jacket or poncho, pants, gloves)
?in hat (optional)

EQUIPMENT FOR COOKING AND EATING
You will need some of the following items if you plan to cook a meal or prepare a hot drink:
?ove and stove accessories (pump, windscreen, heat exchange, matches)
?el bottle or canister
?t, lid, and pot grabber
?astic bowl for eating
?t scrubber
?ensils
õp or mug
?atula or cooking spoon (optional)

EQUIPMENT FOR SLEEPING
Take the following items if you are planning to make an overnight hike:
?nt (make sure you include poles, stakes, cord, flysheet and tent body)
?oundsheet
?eeping bag
?eeping mat
?eeping clothes; extra layers in cold weather (long-john top and bottoms)
?flatable pillow

TEN ESSENTIALS
The concept of ten essentials evolved from the pursuit of mountaineering, where climbers often expected and challenging conditions.
?ility knife
?ter bottle
?ter filter
?ashlight
?tra food (energy bars and a handful of nuts and dried fruit, in case of emergency or delay)
?tra clothing (including raingear)
?tches and fire starter
?nscreen and sunglasses
?gnalling device
?rst-aid kit

LAST-MINUTE CHECKLIST
Keep a checklist of things to do before you leave home. Your own list may include such chores as turning down your thermostat or giving a key to a neighbour.
?ke any food you stored in your refrigerator
?ll water bottles
?nd a safe place in your pack for your keys
èeck for an updated weather forecast
èeck trail conditions with the local management organizations or park office
?sure you have the appropriate papers such as permits and parking stickers
?ke two copies of your itinerary. Leave one in your car, and one with a friend.
?struct a friend what to do and who to call if you do not return as scheduled

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