Packing List

What should you pack for your outdoor adventure? Well, it depends on the length of trip and activities planned. But here is a basic list of items that should be included on every trip. 

Packing List

For day hikes start with the 10 Essentials:

1.     Navigation

                                               i.     Map

                                             ii.     Compass

                                            iii.     GPS

2.     Sun protection

                                               i.     Sunscreen

                                             ii.     Hat

                                            iii.     Sunglasses

3.     Weather protection

                                               i.     Hat

                                             ii.     Sweater

                                            iii.     Jacket

                                            iv.     Rain jacket or umbrella

                                              v.     Extra pair of socks

4.     Light

                                               i.     Flashlight

                                             ii.     Extra batteries

5.     First-aid kit

6.     Fire source

                                               i.     Matches

                                             ii.     Lighter

7.     Tools

                                               i.     Knife

                                             ii.     Sharpener

                                            iii.     Duct tape

8.     Food

                                               i.     Always take extra

9.     Water

                                               i.     Water bottle

                                             ii.     Filter or water treatment

10.  Emergency Shelter

Extras optional items:

1.     Whistle

2.     Camera

3.     Insect repellant

4.     Trekking poles

5.     Guidebook

6.     Communication device

7.     Hand sanitizer

8.     Bible

9.     Journal

10.  Trash bag

For overnight trips additional items should include:

1.     Shelter

                                               i.     Tent

                                             ii.     Hammock

                                            iii.     Other

2.     Sleeping system

                                            iv.     Sleeping bag

                                              v.     Sleeping pad

                                            vi.     Travel pillow

                                           vii.     Bag

                                         viii.     Backpack

                                            ix.     Dry bag

                                              x.     Other

3.     Extra clothes

                                            xi.     Pants

                                           xii.     Shirts

                                         xiii.     Underclothes

                                          xiv.     Jacket

                                           xv.     Winter/summer gear

4.     Proper footwear

                                          xvi.     Boots

                                        xvii.     Shoes

                                       xviii.     Sandals

5.     Cooking

                                          xix.     Stove

                                           xx.     Fuel

                                          xxi.     Pot

                                        xxii.     Cookware

6.     Food

i.  Food for each meal

ii.     Snacks

iii.     Drinks (powdered?)

7.     Entertainment

i.     Games

ii.     Balls

iii.     Cards

8.     Activity specific equipment
i. Other
9.  Personal Items
i. Toilet paper
ii. Personal hygiene
iii. Medications
iv. Comb