Fanny pack containing a small first aid kit
and an emergency kit
Tops (T-shirt/shirt)
Bottoms (sweatpants/trousers)
Inner Socks
Outer Socks
Insulating Layers
Extra top(s) (sweater, fleece)
Extra bottom(s) (pants,fleece)
Long underwear (polypropyline, capilene, etc.)
Shell Layers
Weatherproof jacket, pants and hat
Gaitors
Extras
Socks
Mitts/gloves
Shorts/swimsuit
Bandana
Toque/warm hat
Light sneakers/sandals (for stream crossings)
Personal Items
Completed health form
Personal medications
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Lip Balm
Insect Repellent
Toilet Paper and matches in zip-type bags
Toothbrush and paste
Sanitary supplies and extra zip-type bags
Mirror
Soap (biodegradable)
Comb
Use this checklist as a guideline when planning for a backpacking trip. Some items may be optional depending on route, weather and length of trip. You should carry no more than 25-30% of your body weight including pack and boots.
Group Equipment
Tent
Tarp or ground sheet
Rope - at least 50 ft of 1/4"
Folding saw
Water purifier
Stove
Extra fuel
Pot set and pot holder
Water container (collapsible)
Pot scouring pad
Dish soap (biodegradable)
Food
Spare pack buckles (1 hip belt and 2 small size)
2 spare pack straps
Duct tape
Trowel (for digging cat holes)
First Aid Supplies
4 Triangular bandages
3 Pressure bandages
Cling roller gauze
Adhesive tape
Bandaids
Moleskin
Scissors
Tweezers
Antisceptic
Pencil and paper
First aid booklet
Needle and thread
Additions for Back Country Trips
Tylenol or other pain killer
Antihistamine
Gravol
Miscellaneous
Camera and film
Binoculars
Extra zip-type bags
Bear bells/Bear Scare
Change of clothes left in car for drive home
Trip itinerary left with someone who cares!
Spare car keys in safe place in pack
Campers Village Calgary 7208 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2H 0L9
Phone 403.252 3338 1.888.231.4753
