Overnight Backpacking Checklist

The 10+ Essentials
	Extra clothing layer(s)		Map of area (in waterproof case)
	Drinking water		Compass
	Food		Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries/ bulbs)
	First-aid kit		Sunglasses (with retaining strap)
	Pocket knife		Sunscreen
	Matches (in waterproof container) and firestarter
Hiking Clothing
	Quick-drying pants/shorts		Fleece jacket or wool sweater
	Short-sleeved shirts		Wicking long underwear (top/bottoms)
	Long-sleeved shirts		Regular underwear
	Warm pants (fleece or wool)		Quick-drying swimsuit
	Fleece or wool vest
Outerwear
	Rainwear (top/bottoms)		Fleece or wool gloves/mittens
	Wide-brimmed rain/sun hat		Waterproof gloves/overmitts
	Warm hat (fleece or wool)		Bandanna
Footwear
	Hiking socks		Extra laces
	Wicking liner socks		Gaiters
	Hiking boots/shoes that match the terrain
Camping Gear
	Backpack		Funnel
	Day/summit pack		Matches/lighter
	Pack cover		Cook set, dishes
	Tent, tarp or bivy sack		Cooking/eating utensils
	Rainfly		Drinking cup
	Tent stakes		Pot grabber
	Footprints		Biodegradable soap
	Tent broom		Pot scrubber/dish towel
	Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack)		Plastic garbage bags
	Compression sack		Resealable plastic bags
	Sleeping pad		Water filter/purifier
	Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit		Water-purification tablets
	Extra nylon stuff sacks		Water bottle(s)
	Food (adequate supply for your trip)		Collapsible water container
	Stove and fuel		Lantern
Personal Items
	Toilet paper		Lip balm (with sun protection)
	Toothbrush and toothpaste		Insect repellent
	Small bath towel		Head net
	Brush/comb		Trowel
	Other personal toiletry items
Other/Extras
	Altimeter		Repair/sewing kit
	Binoculars		100-foot accessory cord
	Field guides		Axe/saw
	Camera and film		Money
	Notebook and pencil		Photo ID
	Travel games		Camping/fire permits, if needed
	Watch/alarm clock		Fishing license
	Weather radio		Trip Plan (left with a responsible friend)
	Hiking poles