Backpacking Checklist

Here's what YOU need to bring for your overnight backpacking adventure:

• Personal dietary requirements or medications
• Personal hygiene items (travel size)
• Lip balm
• Sunglasses
• Synthetic or wool t-shirt (Please do NOT bring cotton!)
• Wicking underwear
• Quick-dry shorts or pants with zip-off legs
• Wicking long-sleeve shirt
• Wicking long underwear (for chilly evenings)
• Skullcap
• Light gloves or mittens
• Lightweight rain jacket and pants
• Fleece jacket or vest, and pants
• Sun-shielding hat
• Well-broken-in backpacking boots
• Synthetic or wools backpacking socks (3 pairs)
• Synthetic sock liners recommended (3 pair)
• Over-the-ankle sandals for river crossing (Example: Keen's or Tiva's)
• Camera with spare battery and memory card
• Binoculars (optional)
• Outdoor journal and pen or pencil
• Ear plugs and eye shades (recommended)

Here's what we will provide for you:

• Maps, GPS, walkie-talkies
• Sunscreen
• Headlamps
• First aid kits
• Backpack with rain cover
• Single-person tent
• Sleeping bag
• Air Mattress
• Pillow
• Whistle
• Trekking Poles
• All meals and snacks
• Water reservoir
• Water filter
• Cooking gear
• Eating gear
• Toilet paper
• Sanitation trowel
• Hand sanitizer
• Bug repellant
• Bear spray
• Soap
• Quick-dry towel