You guys keep a backpacking gear checklist in Microsoft Word you don't mind sharing?

forest dweller · Jul 15, 2023

You guys keep a backpacking gear checklist in Microsoft Word you don't mind sharing?

I have one made up, I'd like to see how others do theirs...also might give me ideas...or see things being done in a better way.

regehr · Jul 15, 2023

this obviously isn't what I actually bring but rather a list of things to consider bringing depending on what the trip looks like.

backpack
pack cover
daypack?

leave behind wallet except license and 1 credit card
leave behind all except one key

hiking pants
snow/rain pants
thin belt with buckle that doesn't interfere with pack buckle
or, better, pants with builtin thin belt
hanky or two
underwear
long underwear bottoms

2 pair socks
boots or shoes
water/camp shoes?

gaiters?
gloves
mitten shells

bug repellent
sunglasses + hard case
sun hat
sunscreen
winter hat

pills
blood pressure
melatonin
benadryl
ibuprofin
immodium

bear spray?
bear bag/canister?

hiking shirt + extra
wind shirt or hoody
fleece vest?
heavy fleece or puffy
rain jacket
bug net?

ice axe?
hiking poles

headlamp w/fresh batteries
phone
watch?

emergency bag
water purification tablets
extra batteries
spare lamp
gps
1st aid
blister kit
moleskin
2" bandages
salt tablets

meal kit
insulated mug w/ measuring lines
long spoon
stove
March 2021, used ~300 ml of alcohol for a 3-night trip
April 2022, used a 100 g canister of gas for a 3-night trip, for 2 people
a few paper towels
gallon ziplock trash bag
maybe a few extra quart freezer bags
hot pepper or cajun spice
optional
bowl
potscrub

water bottles / bags
cheesecloth or bandana for pre-filtering water

tent or bivy
footprint
sleeping bag in waterproof stuff sack
pillowcase
sleeping pad
tarp, stakes, guys
shit kit

maybe: big trash bag to protect pack and boots at night

maps
map bag
wallet, keys
few extra ziplocks
cell phone
extra phone battery
camera in waterproof bag
extra camera battery

drink mix
energy bars
lunches
dinners
salty bag
sweet bag
coffee + decaf
vitamins
full flask

lighter
knife
cutting board

stove system, fuel, maybe cook pot

water filter, aquamira, or whatever
chlorine dioxide tablets for backup

camp chair?

bleach for killing viruses in filtered water
regular clorox is 6%
MSR sweetwater purifier solution:
5 drops per liter of 3.5 % sodium hypochlorite
1 drop = 0.05ml, so 0.25ml per liter

camp towel
toothbrush, toothpaste, flossers
book on phone

50' tubular webbing for handline

stuff to leave in car
fast phone charger + cable
driving glasses in hard case
cold juice, beer, etc.
change of clean clothes
street shoes
road maps, extra books, etc.
extra food
extra water

Bob · Jul 15, 2023

My back hurts just reading your list regehr

regehr · Jul 15, 2023

Bob said:
My back hurts just reading your list regehr

I usually start walking with about 30 lbs but have gone heavier when circumstances demand

Bob · Jul 15, 2023

Backpack w raincover
Tent w ground cloth
Air pad
Sleeping bag
Air pillow
Sm folding knife
Crux stove
8oz canister
Titanium Qt pot and lid
Titanium Spoon
Titanium Cup
2 Bic lighters
Hikerpro filter
Aquamira tabs (backup)
Two 1qt platypus water bags
Raincoat
Brim Hat (wear)
Long sleeve shirt that can roll up (wear)
Zip off pants (wear)
3 pair socks (wear 1, 2 extra)
2 pair underclothes (wear 1, extra)
Thermal top
Boots (wear)
Belt
Stocking hat
Large Ursak w opsak (odor proof)
Hanging cord & small carabineer
Plastic bag
Headlamp
GPSr or phone
Extra batteries or battery pack
Ibuprofen
Personal meds
Tums
TP (part roll)
Toothbrush / paste
Sm signal mirror
Pencil
Short piece duct tape
Nail clippers
Tweezers
Chapstick
Sunscreen wipes
Bug repellent wipes
Extra bootlace
Sm pack wet wipes
Sm opsak for above stuff
Sunglasses (wear)
Reg glasses
Canon G5x camera w extra battery
2 sm Silnylon ditty bags
1.5 lbs food & snacks per day
Sugar, honey, salt, pepper, parmesan packets
Trash ziplock
FA kit... Catourniqet, 4x4s, bandaids, bacitracin, hypafox tape

Pack will weigh about 40lbs for a 7 night trip. Food is the weight variable for length of trip. Maybe fishing gear...

Been at it so long nothing much changes on base weights

OldBill · Jul 16, 2023

Mostly for September trips in Wy with lows near freezing. Appreciate any shakedown. Bob has some killer routes planned so I need to cut if I can.

Base is 16 lb. Start weight is usually 27-30 for 5 days. Swapping out to new ULA Circuit may save about a pound. Supposed to carry 30lb ok. Got forced to start carrying Mini 2 last year since I go off trail solo. Switch base to Smartwool 250 top + light fleece if highs are mostly low 50's.

Category	Item	Weight (OZ)
Clothing Worn most of the time
Base Layer / LS-Shirt	Ex Officio	9.5
Clothing - Pants	REI Sahara/ Columbia Silver Ridge Omnishield	12
Base Layer - briefs	REI polyester	2.5
Wind Shirt	Marmot Trail Wind Jacket - Medium	4.25
Liner Socks	SmartWool	1.5
Socks	SmartWool/Fits	3.25
Hiking Boots + Insoles	Salewa Mountain Trainer Lite Mid GTX (11)	48
Hat	long brim + cape	3
Gaiters	OutdoorResearch low gaiters	3.5
		87.5
Other Items Carried
Trekking Poles	Black Diamond Trail Pro	18
Sunglasses	Generic wraparound polarized	2
		20
Packed Clothing
Raingear - Jacket	Marmot Precip (M)	10
Raingear - Pants	AXESQUIN rain pants – Amazon $25	6
Mid-Layer (doubles as pillow)	Patagonia R1	12
Sleepwear	Terramar Silks (top & bottom)	6
Sleepwear	Fleece Socks	2
Insulating Layer	Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hooded (L)	12
Warm Hat	wool or fleece	3
Gloves	Fleece + overmitts	4
Gloves – Breathable Mitts	MLD Rain Mitts	1.2
Footwear - Liner Socks	SmartWool - extra pair	2
Footwear - Socks	SmartWool/DarnTough - extra pair	4
Base Layer - briefs	extra pairs (2)	6
		68.2
Sleep System
Shelter (incl. 6 stakes, guylines)	Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker	30
Groundcloth	Polycro	2
Sleeping Bag + waterproof compression sack	WM Versalite 10F	38
Sleeping Pad	TR NeoAir Xlite NXT (Reg) R=4.5, 3"	13
		83
Packing
Backpack	Deuter ActZero 50+15 (3050+915ci, 3.3 lb) 500D/200D 53 oz	53
Raincover	Usually just use a 30G trash bag with slits for shoulder straps
Miscellaneous	30G trash Bag, ziplocks, carabiner	2
Stuff Sacks		2
		57.5
Cooking and Water
Garbage sack	1G Ziplock	0
Cookware	Plastic spork, MSR pocket rocket, Toaks 500ml cup	7
Bear food protection	40' TheGriz line, rock sack, mini-carabiner(2), 28x20 OpSac(1), food stuffsac (sometimes Ursack Major +9oz)	6
Water Treatment	Aqua Mira Kit (Repackaged)	2
Filter (don't usually carry)	Frontier Pro - backup 2z
Water Bottles	32oz Aquafina/Gatorade Bottle x 2	3
Water Bottles	Collapsible 1L	2
		20
Other Essentials
Headlamps & Flashlights	Zebralight H51w	3
Miscellaneous	Car keys, money, ID, credit cards,…	2
Navigation	Map	1
Navigation	Compass	1
First Aid	Bleedstop, bandaids, blister pads, medications, Leukotape	3
Emergency	Garmin Mini 2	3.5
Emergency	matches, mini Bic, whistle, waxed cotton, duct tape, shoe lace	2
Toiletries & Personal Care	lip balm, ZnOxide stick	1.25
Toiletries & Personal Care	Dehydrated, biodegradable wipes (w/campsoap), 2G ziplock, Camp washcloth, ziploc for trash, trowel	4.25
Toiletries & Personal Care	Reading glasses(0.5), Saline, Spare contacts, 3yd floss, toothbrush, paste dots	4
Knife	Swiss or 2" generic blade	2.5
Batteries	Extra AA lithium for Zebralight	0.5
		28
Miscellaneous & Optional
Cameras	Sony Cybershot (case, batteries) 10X	7.5
Camera accessories	lens cleaner + battery(0.5)	1
Camera accessories	MiniPod	4
Fishing Gear – Reel	Pfleuger Trion + 4lb line (6 oz)	6.5
Fishing Gear – Rod+Case	Daiwa SMD664ULFS (6 oz)	6.5
Fishing Gear – lures, etc	nippers, forceps, flies, spoons, clip magnifier	4
BearSpray + Holster	8z CounterAssault	9
Smartphone	Pixel 6 (navigation,photos)	8
Water/camp Shoes	RedHead Ragin (4 oz NRS socks if sharp rocks unlikely)	10
Base Layer / thermals - Pants	Cabelas polartec bottoms (winter conditions) 7.5	0

56.5

Consumables
Food - 4 d (6 lbs)	1 lb 8 oz (0.75 kg) / day	96
Water	1 Liter	34
Fuel	Isobutane	6
Toiletries & Personal Care	TP, purell	9
		145

Janice · Jul 16, 2023

I'll add these tiny details to the great lists already provided:

1) We bring plenty of duct tape by wrapping it around our Nalgenes. It has come in handy many times. We just leave it on there between trips and add to it when necessary; it's remarkable how well it stays sticky despite being washed numerous times.

2) If you're using just-add-water meals, a long-handled spoon is so much easier than a regular length one.

3) For your "shit kit" (thanks for the phrase @regehr) dog poop bags work great for packing out toilet paper - super lightweight, compress well - so much better than leaving TP behind.

4) Our friend uses lightweight hiking gloves (with fingers exposed - these or similar) to reduce chafing and sun exposure. We're going to try those on our next trip.

5) Extra carabiners and/or rubber twist ties (these or similar) often come in handy for various uses.

6) 1-2 bandanas are super helpful for lots of uses.

regehr · Jul 16, 2023

Janice said:
I'll add these tiny details to the great lists already provided:

A+ to all of these (well, I've never tried the doggy bag once cause I don't have a dog, but the rest are all great. a lot of us wrap duct tape around our hiking poles instead of nalgenes

ages ago I went on a guided climbing trip and the only thing the guide made extra 100% sure we had before leaving was the long spoon

Bob · Jul 16, 2023

Only bring what you will use.....nothing extra. Generally If you dont use it one trip, leave it home the next.

regehr · Jul 16, 2023

Bob said:
Only bring what you will use.....nothing extra. Generally If you dont use it one trip, leave it home the next.

* does not apply to first aid, emergency beacon, etc etc etc

Bob · Jul 16, 2023

Key word is generally..... although I have never carried a emergancy beacon

Nethos · Jul 17, 2023

OldBill said:
Mostly for September trips in Wy with lows near freezing. Appreciate any shakedown. Bob has some killer routes planned so I need to cut if I can.

Base is 16 lb. Start weight is usually 27-30 for 5 days. Swapping out to new ULA Circuit may save about a pound. Supposed to carry 30lb ok. Got forced to start carrying Mini 2 last year since I go off trail solo. Switch base to Smartwool 250 top + light fleece if highs are mostly low 50's.

145

I use the Circuit exclusively. Does well at least to 35lbs, and I have done more and it has been fine. Especially if your base is around 15 anyway.

OldBill · Jul 17, 2023

Janice said:
lightweight hiking gloves (with fingers exposed

I use these (on my third pair). Grip works great for holding fish too. Had a lot of interest from others on the trail.

Sun/Fishing Gloves

Janice said:
a long-handled spoon is so much easier

I have Morsel XL spoon/fork. works great at scraping from corners of bag. Have to store separately though. Now just spoon avail in long morselspoon

shredhiker · Jul 17, 2023

I've been using this one for years, skip over the items that don't apply to whatever trip I'm heading out on

https://www.rei.com/dam/backpacking_checklist_printable.pdf

You guys keep a backpacking gear checklist in Microsoft Word you don't mind sharing?

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