Backpacker's Checklist

<h1>Backpacker's Checklist</h1>Author: <a title="L.A.Need" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/l.a.need/45383.htm">L.A.Need</a> The checklist here includes the essentials for camping in the backcountry. I've also included some hot tips and links to necessary gear which can keep the load to a minimum and yet not compromise the gear's performance. This checklist can be modified and adjusted as necessary.

Backpacker's Checklist of the Essentials:

_____ 	Backpack

_____ 	Water filtration system

_____ 	Tent

_____ 	Topographical Map

_____ 	Sleeping Bag- down or synthetic

_____ 	Tarp and Rope

_____ 	Sleeping Pad- lightweight, self-inflating or closed cell

_____ 	Headlamp/Waterproof Flashlight

_____ 	Stove/Fuel Canister

_____ 	Hiking Shoes

_____ 	Pots/Pans- aluminum pie plates for serving

_____ 	Rain/Wind Gear

_____ 	Cooking/ eating utensils/ Drinking Cup

_____ 	Insulating Layers: Capilene and/or Fleece Down Jacket

_____ 	Camp Suds/Camp towel

_____ 	First Aid Kit

_____ 	Leatherman/multipurpose tool

____ 	Fire Starter Kit

_____ 	 Small Pillow Case

_____ 	 Insect Repellent

HOT TIP: If your lightweight down jacket (see North Face down jacket or Patagonia Down Sweater) travels with you even in the summer months, stuff it in the pillow case. Instant pillow.

Firestarter Kit

_____ 	Birthday Candles (the "trick" ones)

_____ 	Firestarter Sticks (small)

_____ 	Dry Tinder

_____ 	Matches with Waterproof container

_____ 	Cotton Balls (include in your first aid kit)

HOT TIP: Soak your cotton balls in neosporin (included in your first aid kit) and use them as fire starters under your dry tinder.

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The checklist here includes the essentials for camping in the backcountry. I've also included some hot tips and links to necessary gear which can keep the load to a minimum and yet not compromise the gear's performance. This checklist can be modified and adjusted as necessary.

Backpacker's Checklist of the Essentials:

_____ Backpack
_____ Water filtration system
_____ Tent
_____ Topographical Map
_____ Sleeping Bag- down or synthetic
_____ Tarp and Rope
_____ Sleeping Pad- lightweight, self-inflating or closed cell
_____ Headlamp/Waterproof Flashlight
_____ Stove/Fuel Canister
_____ Hiking Shoes
_____ Pots/Pans- aluminum pie plates for serving
_____ Rain/Wind Gear
_____ Cooking/ eating utensils/ Drinking Cup
_____ Insulating Layers: Capilene and/or Fleece Down Jacket
_____ Camp Suds/Camp towel
_____ First Aid Kit
_____ Leatherman/multipurpose tool
____ Fire Starter Kit
_____ Small Pillow Case
_____ Insect Repellent

HOT TIP: If your lightweight down jacket (see North Face down jacket or Patagonia Down Sweater) travels with you even in the summer months, stuff it in the pillow case. Instant pillow.

Firestarter Kit

_____ Birthday Candles (the "trick" ones)
_____ Firestarter Sticks (small)
_____ Dry Tinder
_____ Matches with Waterproof container
_____ Cotton Balls (include in your first aid kit)

HOT TIP: Soak your cotton balls in neosporin (included in your first aid kit) and use them as fire starters under your dry tinder.

They may not be in the checklist, but don't forget your hiking poles. Your body will thank you for remembering them.

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