Backpacker & Traveler Gear Checklist

Crisis Crew's:Backpacker & Traveler Checklist & How to Pack


How to Pack:

Start with your sleeping bag in the bottom for a solid foundation. Put the heaviest items like your clothing, food, and cooking gear in the main compartment, keeping the weight close to your back, nearest your center of gravity. For men, this is higher, and for women it tends to be lower, towards the small of the back.


Adventure Travel Checklist


Backpacker's Checklist
Pack
• Backpack
• Day-use or fanny pack
Sleeping
• Sleeping bag
• Therma-rest/foam pad
• Ground sheet


First Aid
• Medical Kit
- Ace bandage
- Antibacterial ointment
- Antihistamine
- Anti-itching ointment
- Antiseptic soap
- Athletic tape
- Band-aids
- Latex gloves
- Moleskin
- Pain reliever
- SAMÆ splint
- Sterile gauze pads
- Sunburn cream
- Thermometer
- Triangle bandage
- Tweezers
• Vitamins
• Moisturizer
• Eyedrops
• Medications


Shelter
• Tent, poles, stakes
• Mosquito netting


Clothing
Inner Layer
• Thermal underwear
• Liner socks
• T-shirt
Insulative Layer
• Synthetic shirt/ sweater
• Down/fiberfill jacket
• Fleece or Capiline pants
• Outer socks
• Gloves/mitts
• Hat
Outer Protective Layer
• Shorts/Pants/Long-sleeved shirt
• Raingear
• Sun hat
• Gaiters
• Hiking boots (well-sealed)
• Camp shoes/sandals


Cooking Equipment
Kitchen
• Stove and repair kit
• Fuel/fuel bottles/pumps
• Fuel funnel
• Lighter/matches
• Primer paste
• Windscreen
• Cookset/frypan
Accessories
• Storage containers for food
• Ziploc® bags
• Large spoon
• Spatula
• Can opener (Swiss army knife)
• Small whisk
• Small grater
• Pot grips
• Knife/fork/spoon set
• Plate/bowl
• Cup (insulated, with lid)
• Cutting board
• Scrub pads
• Towels
• Biodegradable soap
• Spice kit
• Freeze-dried food/energy bars


Basic Essentials
• Water bottle(s)
• Waterproof matches/lighter
• Topographic map
• Compass
• Flashlight w/extra batteries/bulbs
• First aid kit
• Whistle and/or signal mirror
• Nylon cord (50 ft.)
• Pocket knife
• Emergency blanket or shelter
• Extra food
• Extra clothing
• Powdered energy drink
• Sunglasses w/keeper strap
• Sunscreen/lip balm
• Water purification (chemical or filter)


Base Camp
• Cooler/ice chest
• A16 water bag or large jug
• Portable shower
• Lantern/candle lantern
• Extra candles
• Bandanas
• Firestarter
• Camera/film/lenses
• Binoculars
• Repair kit
• Sewing kit
• Extra stuff sacks
• Fishing gear/license
• Journal/pen/pencil
• Nature guides
• Travel guides/maps
• Reading material
• Trail games
• Trowel
• Trash bags
• Insect repellent
• Personal toiletries/tissue
• Money & telephone coins


Winter Camp Equipment
Snow Camping
• Avalanche probes, beacons
• Boot protection/sealant
• Snow shovel
• Extra dark sunglasses/keeper
• Small piece of sleeping pad (ensolite) for stove
• Extra pot for melting snow
• Snow stakes
• Snow shoes
• Crampons
• Ice axe
Ski Accessories
• Waxes/skins
• Scraper
• Cork
• Skis
• Poles
• Boots
• Spare parts
• Tools




Adventure Travel Checklist

Ten Essentials:
• Day Pack
• First Aid Kit
• Flashlight
• Sunglasses
• Pocket Knife
• Water Bottle
• Watch
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Whistle
Basic Travel Needs:
• Luggage
• Luggage Locks
• Luggage Tags
• Passport
• Visa
• Airline Tickets/confirmed reservations
• Important telephone numbers
• Hotel Reservations
• Maps
• Credit Cards
• Calling Card
• Driver's License
• Travel Clothing
• Walking Shoes/Hiking Boots
• Rain gear
• Umbrella
• Camera, and film
• Camera Batteries
• Binoculars
• Games or cards
• Alarm Clock
• Lightweight Travel Iron
• Sewing/repair kit
• Travel packs of laundry soap
• Electrical converter/adapter
• Neck Pillow
• Undercover Security Pouch
• Global Money Exchanger
• Water Filter
• Pac-safe locking system


Medication:
• Vitamins
• Laxative
• Motion sickness medicine
• Diarrhea medicine
• Prescription medicines
• Contact Lens Preparation
• Cold Medicine
• Pain Reliever
• Insect Repellant
• Record of required medications/shots
Toiletries:
• Comb/Brush
• Shampoo
• Blow Dryer
• Towel/Washcloth
• Toothbrush/Paste
• Dental Floss
• Shaving Cream
• Deodorant
• Lotion/Cream
• Make-Up
• Nail Clippers
• Personal Hygiene Items
• Sunscreen
• Eyedrops
• Lip Balm