I.  HIKING CHECKLIST For a Day Hike

Day Pack

 

Notepad/pen

Trail maps/guidebooks

 

Hiking stick/poles

Compass

 

Zip lock bags

Water in canteens/water bottles

 

Waterproof matches/fire starters

Water treatment system

 

Extra socks

Snacks/extra snacks

 

Sweatshirt/jacket

Rain gear

 

Whistle

Extra clothing

 

Insect repellent

Sunglasses

 

Hat

Sunscreen/chap stick

 

Money/ID

Camera/film

 

Watch

Binoculars

 

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Toilet paper

 

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Bandana

 

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Cell phone

 

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First aid kit/medications/moleskin

 

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Flashlight

 

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Pocket knife

 

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    II.  Heavy Duty Outdoor Backpack Checklist (Mt. Whitney Check List)

 

¨      Backpack

 

¨      Tent

 

¨      Sleeping Bag

 

¨      Mattress Pad

 

¨      Stove & Fuel

 

¨      Cook Set

Utensils

Mug

 

¨      Water Filter

 

¨      Water Bladder &/or Water Bottle

 

¨      Headlamp

 

¨      Lighter

 

¨      Pocket Knife

 

¨      Rope

 

¨      First Aid Kit

 

¨      Map

 

¨      Compass

 

¨      Whistle

 

¨      Sunglasses

 

¨      Waterproof matches

 

¨      Sunscreen

 

¨      Crampons

 

¨      Ice Axe

 

¨      Camera

 

¨      Pack Towel

 

¨      Ditty Bags

 

¨      Personal Items

 

¨      Walking Pole(s)

 

¨      Small daypack

 

¨      Clothes

Pack

o       Bandana

o       Beanie – Sock Cap

o       Gloves

o       Fleece or Wool Sweater

o       Jacket – windproof  / waterproof shell

o       Pants – windproof / waterproof

o       Long underwear

o       Spare underwear

o       Spare Shirt – long sleeve

o       Spare socks

Wear

o       Sun Hat

o       Convertible Pants

o       Synthetic T-Shirt

o       Underwear

o       Socks

 

¨      Bear Canister

 

¨      Food

Dinners

Breakfast

Coffee/Tea

Sugar, Creamer

Snacks

Energy Bars

          Drink Mix