Please note that these are only temporary gear lists. We will soon have up our improved lists
The 10-Plus Essentials |
| 1. Map (in a watertight case) |
| 2. Compass (plus an optional GPS receiver) |
| 3. Extra clothing (men's, women's, kids') |
| 4. Extra food and water |
| 5. First-aid kit |
| 6. Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries) |
| 7. Matches (storm proof, or in a watertight container) |
| 8. Fire starter |
| 9. Knife (or multi-use camp tool) |
| 10. Sunglasses |
| 11. Sunscreen |
| 12. Water filter (or other method of water treatment) |
| 13. Whistle |
| 14. Food storage device |
| 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 | |||
| Clothing | |||
| Regular underwear | Warm pants (fleece or wool) | ||
| Wicking long underwear (top/bottoms) | Fleece or wool vest | ||
| Quick-drying pants | Fleece jacket/wool sweater | ||
| Long-sleeved shirts | |||
| Outerwear | |||
| Outer shell jacket (or insulated parka) | Gloves/mittens (fleece or wool) | ||
| Outer shell pants (or insulated pants) | Glove liners | ||
| Warm hat (fleece or wool) | Neck gaiter | ||
| Waterproof gloves/overmitts | Face mask/balaclava | ||
| Footwear | |||
| Hiking/mountaineering socks | Insulated camp booties | ||
| Wicking liner socks | Extra laces | ||
| Hiking boots/shoes that match the terrain and conditions | Gaiters |
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| Camping Gear | |||
| Backpack | Avalanche transceiver | ||
| Day/summit pack | Altimeter | ||
| Pack cover | Food (adequate supply for your trip) | ||
| Tent, tarp or bivy sack | Stove | ||
| Rainfly | Fuel (for cooking and melting snow) | ||
| Tent stakes | Funnel | ||
| Snow stakes | Matches/lighter | ||
| Ground cloth | Cook set, dishes | ||
| Tent broom | Cooking/eating utensils | ||
| Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack) | Pot grabber | ||
| Compression sack | Large pot for melting snow | ||
| Sleeping pad | Drinking cup (insulated) | ||
| Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit | Thermos | ||
| Extra nylon stuff sacks (for organizing gear) | Biodegradable soap | ||
| Extra plastic bags (for water-tight storage) | Pot scrubber | ||
| Ice Axe | Plastic garbage bags | ||
| Crampons | Resealable plastic bags | ||
| Snow shovel | Water filter/purifier | ||
| Snow saw | Water-purification tablets | ||
| Snowshoes | Water bottle(s) | ||
| Skis, poles, boots | Collapsible water container | ||
| Skins, wax | Lantern | ||
| Personal Items | |||
| Toilet paper | Other personal toiletry items | ||
| Toothbrush and toothpaste | Lip balm (with sun protection) | ||
| Small bath towel | Insect repellent | ||
| Brush/comb | Trowel | ||
| Other/Extras | |||
| Binoculars | Repair/sewing kit | ||
| Field guides | 100-foot accessory cord | ||
| Camera and film | Axe/saw | ||
| Notebook and pencil | Money | ||
| Travel games | Trip Plan (left with a responsible friend) | ||
| Watch/alarm clock | Photo ID | ||
| Weather radio | |||
(choose items that match your trip plans and the expected weather conditions)
| 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 | |||