Posted: September 11, 2020
These are my pack lists for various situations to ensure I bring everything along.
Straightforward summer hike
For hikes with a straightforward walking path and lots of people around. Most of these places even have LTE nowadays.
- Trekking poles
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Neck gaiter
- 48oz water
- Snacks
- Knife
- Multitool
- Small first aid kit
- Headlamp + batteries
- Whistle
- Military poncho
- Face mask
- Swimsuit
- Fully charged phone + car charger
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer
- Baby wipes
- Tissues
- Lip balm
- Extra socks
- Gallon ziploc bag
- Small microfiber towel
Straightforward spring/fall hike
Take everything for a straightforward summer hike, but:
- Remove sun hat
- Remove neck gaiter
- Add rain hat
- Add light rain jacket
- Add balaclava
Summer camping
Take everything for a straightforward summer hike, but add:
- Large first aid kit
- Trowel
- Sewing kit
- 50' of paracord
- Duct tape
- Bic lighter and storm matches
- Fire starter (cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly or milsurp)
- Hatchet
- Journal and pen
- Playing cards
- E-reader
- Tent
- Ground cover
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad or air mattress
- Pillow
- Tarp for outdoor shelter
- All-weather blanket (Space brand?)
- Vitamins and prescription medications
- More water
- Water treatment (sawyer squeeze? aquapura tabs?)
- Jetboil and fuel
- Enamel mug
- Fork, knife, and spoon
- Aluminum foil
- Camping food
- Firewood
- Biodegradable soap bar (Dr. Bronner’s or Booda Organics)
- Sponge
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Several gallon ziploc bags
- Balaclava
- 1x Patagonia capilene upper and lower
- Extra underwear
- Fleece sweater
Remove:
- Small first aid kit
Spring/fall camping
Take everything for summer camping, but add:
- Light rain jacket
- Rain pants
- 1x Patagonia capilene upper and lower
- An extra pair of socks
- 2x small microfiber towels
Sleepover
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Chewing gum
- Sweater
- Pillow and blanket
- Phone charger
- E-reader
- Extra socks
- Swimsuit
- Tissues
- Lip balm
- Face mask
- Hand sanitizer
Snacks
- PB&J
- Almonds
- Dates
- Dark chocolate
- Shredded wheat crackers
- Taco Bell burritos
Camping foods
- Oatmeal (add cider spice mix)
- Ramen
- Potatoes, bell peppers, peanuts, mushrooms foil dinner
- Salt and pepper
Small first aid kit
Under construction
Large first aid kit
Under construction