Arturo's Summer Backpacking List

I also have a Winter list.

• WATER/FOOD
  • Water bottles
  • Iodine or filter
  • Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners (1.5-2.5lb food/day depending on mileage, elevation gain, average altitude, hiker's weight, personal preferences, etc.) [More Info]
  • Snacks
  • Hot Beverages: cider, tea, or coffee.
  • Juice/Gatorade
  • Stove, windscreen/reflector
  • Fuel and backup fuel: 6oz fuel = 4-5 meals
  • Matches
  • Pots, pot holder
  • Plates, cup
  • Knive, fork, spoon
  • Ziplock freezer bags
  • Scrub pad
  • Paper towels
  • Bear canister or food bag

• SHELTER
  • Backpack
  • Straps for backpack
  • Pack cover
  • Tent
  • Ground cloth
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad

• CLOTHES (cotton kills)
  • T-Shirts
  • Cap
  • Underwear
  • Shorts
  • Hiking socks/other socks
  • Long pants
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Sweater
  • Long Underwear
  • Warm Hat
  • Rain jacket
  • Rain pants
  • Hiking boots
  • Bathing suit
  • Sandals/Sneakers
  • Bandana
  • Sunglasses
  • Gloves

• TOILETRIES
  • Toilet paper
  • Trowel
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste
  • Comb
  • Sunscreen
  • Soap
  • Towel
  • Insect repellent
  • Contact lens stuff
  • Prescription drugs

• FIRST AID
  • Advil or Tylenol
  • Itch medicine
  • Allergy medicine
  • Ace bandage
  • Bandages for cuts
  • Second Skin/Moleskin
  • Needle
  • Neosporin
  • Emergency blanket

• FUN
  • Books
  • Binoculars
  • Camera & film
  • Games
  • Field guides

• MISCELLANEOUS
  • Maps & info
  • Compass
  • Hiking sticks
  • 50 foot nylon rope
  • Lantern
  • Flashlights and Batteries
  • Money & IDs
  • Paper & pen
  • Alarm watch
  • Pocket knife
  • Whistle
  • Big Garbage bags
  • Duct tape

• LAST MINUTE TASKS
  • Cancel newspaper delivery
  • Cut toenails
  • Turn off alarm clock
  • Give Itinerary to friend