What to take:
- Backpack
- Water bottles (two each, 32 oz. minimum) or water pouch, hydration system
- Swiss army style knife/leatherman multi-tool
- Duct tape (wrap around waterbottles)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen, SPF 15 minimum
- Lip balm, SPF 15
- Maps: topographic, 7.5 or 15 minute map of area. Install hiking apps on your smartphone
- Compass, GPS tracker
- Camera, mobile phone
- Headlamp/flashlight
- Lighter
- Toilet paper
- Binoculars
- Watch
- Bug repellent
- Food
What to wear:
- Sun hat
- Warm ski hat
- Lightweight, long-sleeved upper wicking layer (no cotton, stick with capilene, polypropelene, or another wicking material)
- Heavier, long-sleeved upper wicking layer, mid-weight
- Heavier insulation layer, a fleece jacket or sweater, which can be stowed at the top of your pack for easy access
- Shell jacket (waterproof)
- Lightweight long-john bottoms
- Fleece pants
- Shell pants (waterproof)
- Gloves or mittens
- Extra lightweight, upper layer
- Gaiters
- Hiking boots suitable for terrain
- T-shirt
- Bandana
- Quick-drying shorts/swimsuit
- Hiking shorts
- Socks: two pair liners and two-three pair heavy wool or synthetic hiking socks
Kitchen equipment:
- Stove
- Fuel and fuel bottles
- Funnel
- Cookset
- Biodegradable soap
- Pot scrubber
- Bottle opener
- Corkscrew
- Large spoon for stirring and serving
- Extra knife for slicing and dicing
- Spatula
- Egg carrier
- Lightweight cutting board
- Collapsible water container
- Small plastic bottles for oils, soy sauce, etc.
- Resealable plastic bags
- Garbage bags
- Food storage bags (nylon) for travel and hanging