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Per Ndheiner 's request, here is a copy of my personal backpacking checklist. It'll be different for everyone so I also uploaded the MS Word document so you can download and make your own changes.
Basically I put anything I would ever bring for a 3-season trip on this list. When it's time to start packing, I sit down and fill out all the blanks. How much fuel, how many dinners, lunches, breakfasts and what food to bring. I cross out all the things I don't need and sometimes add others in the Notes section. For example, I bring my lightweight tarp when I'm going without my tent and sometimes in addition in the desert but I put both on my list so I can't forget.
Feel free to critique and make suggestions and definitely upload/share your own lists!
My weight for a 4-day trip in the desert with a liter of Scotch was right about 33 pounds including full camera gear.
Download the MS Word version here: http://backcountrypost.com/forum/uploads/BackpackingChecklist.doc
PDF below:
Basically I put anything I would ever bring for a 3-season trip on this list. When it's time to start packing, I sit down and fill out all the blanks. How much fuel, how many dinners, lunches, breakfasts and what food to bring. I cross out all the things I don't need and sometimes add others in the Notes section. For example, I bring my lightweight tarp when I'm going without my tent and sometimes in addition in the desert but I put both on my list so I can't forget.
Feel free to critique and make suggestions and definitely upload/share your own lists!
My weight for a 4-day trip in the desert with a liter of Scotch was right about 33 pounds including full camera gear.
Download the MS Word version here: http://backcountrypost.com/forum/uploads/BackpackingChecklist.doc
PDF below: