3 Season Requirements:
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Optional |
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Pack |
Internal or external frame |
Day pack for day trips from base camp |
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Waterproof pack cover |
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Shelter |
Seam-sealed tent with rain fly1 |
Tarp for kitchen or rain shelter1 |
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Ground cover1 |
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Sleeping Bag |
20o to 25o spring or fall, 30o to 40o summer |
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Sleeping pad |
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Clothing |
Broken-in backpacking boots |
Gaiters |
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Three pair of socks and sock liners |
Camp shoes |
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Hiking shorts or pants and shirt |
Underwear |
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Wind/rain jacket and pants |
Sun hat |
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Insulating layer |
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Wool or fleece hat |
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Fleece gloves and liners |
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Food |
Stove and fuel1 |
Cooking pot and utensils1,2 |
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Breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks2 |
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Stuff sack and rope for bear bag1 |
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Lighter or Matches in waterproof container |
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Trash bags |
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Cup, bowl, spoon |
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Water |
2 or 3 quarts |
Water sack and shower spigot1 |
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Water filter or water purification tablets1 |
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Safety |
Compass and map |
Guide book |
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Whistle |
Sun glasses |
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Flashlight/headlight with extra bulb and batteries |
Pack towel |
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Swiss army knife or other multi-tool |
Trowel |
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Biodegradable soap |
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Sun protection |
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Bug protection |
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Personal toilet items3 |
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First aid kit4 |
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Repair kit5 |
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Miscellaneous |
Bathing suit |
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Bandana |
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Candle lantern |
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Camera |
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Notebook/sketchbook and pencil |
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Games |
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Musical instruments |
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Spare pair of glasses |
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1 may be shared, but don’t rely on others. bring to the trailhead. Cotton, when wet, dries slowly, provides no insulation, can cause blisters and is heavy. Therefore, all clothing, from head to toe should be wool or synthetic. In particular, jeans are not appropriate. |
Winter Requirements:
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-10° to -30° sleeping bag Vapor barrier, if sleeping bag is down Two sleeping pads, usually one sealed foam and one inflatable Winter boots Vapor barrier sox Expedition weight insulation for camp, in addition to the 3 layers of base, insulation and shell Down vest or jacket for camp Winter hat and balaclava Wind-proof face mask and goggles Mitten shells and liners, in addition to glove liners Snow shoes Crampons Trekking poles Thermos Water bottle insulation Insulated mug Insulated food container Winter travel outdoors presents the serious risks of frostbite and hypothermia. In addition, the outdoor traveler has to be warm to enjoy the experience. The most difficult time to stay comfortable for many people is in camp at the end of the day, before climbing into the sack. Here are some suggestions: Something hot is a great help in the first 30 minutes. This can be in the thermos from breakfast. Do not drink cold water in camp. Bring more food than you can imagine eating. Winter travel requires 5000 to 6000 calories a day. Read Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book. This book contains a comprehensive discussion of winter camping and staying warm outdoors in the winter. | ||||||||||||||||||
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