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Hiking And Backpacking Checklist
Ensure that you take some or all of the following personal items: ÿ Personal Hygiene Kit (toothbrush and toothpaste, biodegradable soap, razor, comb, towel, women’s sanitary supplies, partial roll of toilet paper, toilet trowel) ÿ Personal medications ÿ Insect repellent ÿ Lip balm ÿ Camera and film ÿ Spare batteries ÿ Journal, pen, notebook ÿ Sewing/repair kit ÿ Money ÿ Rope for bear bagging (optional) ÿ Cord for drying clothes (optional) CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE TRAIL Wear or use the following items while you are hiking: ÿ Shorts or pants ÿ Shirt ÿ Sock liners ÿ Socks ÿ Hiking boots or shoes ÿ Hat ÿ Watch ÿ Trekking poles ÿ Backpack ÿ Compass ÿ GPS (Optional) ÿ Map and / or Notebook ÿ Extra 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: ÿ Pack cover ÿ Raingear (jacket or poncho, pants, gloves) ÿ Rain 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: ÿ Stove and stove accessories (pump, windscreen, heat exchange, matches) ÿ Fuel bottle or canister ÿ Pot, lid, and pot grabber ÿ Plastic bowl for eating ÿ Pot scrubber ÿ Utensils ÿ Cup or mug ÿ Spatula or cooking spoon (optional) EQUIPMENT FOR SLEEPING Take the following items if you are planning to make an overnight hike: ÿ Tent (make sure you include poles, stakes, cord, flysheet and tent body) ÿ Groundsheet ÿ Sleeping bag ÿ Sleeping mat ÿ Sleeping clothes; extra layers in cold weather (long-john top and bottoms) ÿ Inflatable pillow TEN ESSENTIALS The concept of ten essentials evolved from the pursuit of mountaineering, where climbers often expected and challenging conditions. ÿ Utility knife ÿ Water bottle ÿ Water filter ÿ Flashlight ÿ Extra food (energy bars and a handful of nuts and dried fruit, in case of emergency or delay) ÿ Extra clothing (including raingear) ÿ Matches and fire starter ÿ Sunscreen and sunglasses ÿ Signalling device ÿ First-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. ÿ Take any food you stored in your refrigerator ÿ Fill water bottles ÿ Find a safe place in your pack for your keys ÿ Check for an updated weather forecast ÿ Check trail conditions with the local management organizations or park office ÿ Ensure you have the appropriate papers such as permits and parking stickers ÿ Make two copies of your itinerary. Leave one in your car, and one with a friend. ÿ Instruct a friend what to do and who to call if you do not return as scheduled Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com CampTrainer.com is an outdoors online portal packed with tips and strategies to apply when venturing the great wilderness. You may reprint this article, electronically in free - only as long as the link to www.camptrainer.com is kept intact. |
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