| Backpacking | Additional stuff for Camping |
| Food: |
- Waterproof matches
- Backpacking stove
- Fuel for stove (eg. propane)
- Utensils (fork, spoon, knife)
- Cooking pot
- Mugs/cups
- Water bottles / hydration pack
- Freeze-dried meals
- Tea
- Marshmallows
- Snacks - candy bars, trail mix, nuts
- Oatmeal, instant cereal
- Granola bars
- Dried fruit
- Jerky
- Soup (dried)
- Rice
- Pasta
- Cold weather only:
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- Camping stove
- Cooler
- Ice
- Fishing pole and supplies
- Plates
- Cooking pan
- Fire starter or newspaper
- Can-opener
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| Clothing: |
- Hiking boots or tennis shoes
- 3+ pairs of socks
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Baseball cap / beanie
- Sunglasses
- Bandanna
- Warm weather only:
- Hiking shorts or light pants (2+ pair)
- Cotton t-shirts (light longsleeve if you want to take extra precaution against the sun)
- Cold weather only:
- Wool socks
- Long underwear
- Wind resistant pants 2+ pair
- Insulating jacket - down is good
- Warm shirt (fleece) or light jacket (2+ shirts)
- Wool or fleece cap
- Gloves - usually 2 pair, light and heavy
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| Shelter: |
- Sleeping bag
- Tent - double walled is preferred
- Sleeping pad, foam or inflatable
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- Air mattress
- Sun shelter
- Pillow
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| Misc: |
- Backpack - hip belt important
- Daypack - for short hikes
- Pocket knife or multitool
- Moleskin - essential for hikes longer than a few miles
- First aid kit
- Ibuprofen
- Flashlight - headlamps work best
- Toilet paper
- Extra batteries (for flashlight, GPS, etc)
- Sunscreen
- Chapstick
- GPS
- Walkie Talkies
- Compass
- Maps
- Ski poles for hiking (or just use a stick)
- Garbage bags
- Ziploc bags
- Toothbrush and paste
- Binoculars
- Paper and pencil
- Duct tape - you just never know
- Camera, film, memory card
- String
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- Playing cards / Games
- Camp chairs
- Tarp
- Lantern
- Camp shovel
- Kites
- Firewood
- Bicycles
- Kayaks
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