BackpackingAdditional 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:
  • Hot cocoa
  • Camping stove
  • Cooler
  • Ice
  • Fishing pole and supplies
  • Plates
  • Cooking pan
  • Fire starter or newspaper
  • Can-opener
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
  • Swimsuit
Shelter:
  • Sleeping bag
  • Tent - double walled is preferred
  • Sleeping pad, foam or inflatable
  • Air mattress
  • Sun shelter
  • Pillow
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
  • Playing cards / Games
  • Camp chairs
  • Tarp
  • Lantern
  • Camp shovel
  • Kites
  • Firewood
  • Bicycles
  • Kayaks