Gear List For Backpacking

The key to staying comfortable is layering. To get maximum comfort with minimum weight, you need versatile layers that mix and match to create the right amount of insulation, ventilation and weather protection. Try to bring only what is necessary! 



Daytime temperatures usually range between 60º and 90º F, with evening temperatures dropping to the 40s and 50s. Early- or late-season trips will experience a wider range of temperatures. Thunderstorms are a possibility any time in the mountains, though unlikely.




Gear Checklist
Keep it light…every ounce counts.  Carry no more than 1/4 your body weight.

If you need to rent gear, call REI or other outdoor outfit to reserve it.

Provided Gear
Water Filter, Cooking Stoves, First Aid Kit, Rope

You'll Need

• Tent and tarp
  
• Backpack
  
• Sleeping bag (20-25 degree) and Sleeping pad
  
• Camp chair-  (optional)
  
• Daypack (you can use one of your stuff sacks!)
  
• Water bottle
  
• Food bag (for hanging food at night) 
  
• Eating utensils, bowl, cup
  
• Large trash bag-  can be used as emergency rain gear
  

Clothing

• 1 sleeveless top
, 1 long sleeved top, 

  
• 1 long underwear top and bottom (depending on weather)

  
• 1 long pants, 1 pair shorts
  
• 1 jacket or fleece

  
• 1-2 pair socks
 
  
• Sarong- can double as towel
/scarf 
  
• Flip flops (for around camp and in the water)
  
• Hiking shoes-  must be comfortable, sturdy, and well broken-in.
  
• Hat, bandana
  

 
Miscellaneous Gear

• Headlamp or small flashlight
  
• Sunglasses 
  
• Personal medications
  
• Toiletries (minimize)
-  sunscreen, lotion, lip balm, coconut oil, toothpaste/brush, small comb
  
• Toilet paper
  
• Towel (can use sarong, save weight!)
  
• Personal first aid kit, small and light
  
• Pocket knife or multi tool
  
• Matches
  
• Biodegradable soap
  
• Optional: Trekking poles and Camera

Food
Less than you think!  Count your meals, measure portions, and then take a little extra. You have to carry out what you don’t eat!

• Ready-prepared backpacking packages (more expensive way to go and not necessarily better tasting)
  
• Dehydrated soups (bulk or packaged)
  
• Dehydrated mashed potatoes (one of our favorites)
• Tasty Bites (a bit heavy, but good for 2 servings…you can share)
  
• Miso soup (Trader Joe's)
  
• Seaweed (light and salty-yum)
  
• Instant oatmeal, quinoa flakes or granola
• Almond or peanut butter
• Energy bars (for a pick - u- up on the trail)
  
• Nuts and dried fruit
• Tea bags
  
• Salt, olive oil

Heavy but worthwhile if you can handle a little more weight:

• Avocado
  
• Cucumber
  
• Carrots and celery
  
• Peppers (whole-lasts longer)