ESSENTIALS
[ ] Large pack: >35 liters
[ ] Water proofing (WW bag, ziplocks, etc)
[ ] Shelter (tough enough for high winds, snow)
[ ] 20° bag or warmer (start with 10° above expected temps)
[ ] >R4 sleep mat / hammock: minimum 20° under-blanket
[ ] Long johns/thermals and extra top layer for in camp
[ ] Extra socks or booties to sleep in
[ ] Hats, gloves, balaclava or shemagh
[ ] Good pillow or wrap spare layers in shemagh
[ ] Rain gear that fits over all layers
[ ] Food (I start with min 2600 Kcal/per day + snacks)
[ ] Stove, gas, spoon, trash bag, coffee, electrolytes, cleaning rag
[ ] Water and filtration, purification. Check map and possibly camp near water source (I start with min 3 liters)
[ ] Fire starting stuff, extra Bic lighter, fire "cheats"
[ ] Small repair kit:
- Needle
- Strong tape
- Super glue
- 1 or two buttons
- Strong thread
- Sleep mat patch
[ ] Small medical kit:
- Medical tape
- Band-Aids
- Anti-bacterial ointment
- Anti-diarrheal pills
- Pain killers
- Extra electrolytes
[ ] Hygiene: Wet wipes, foot powder, small/light shovel
[ ] Spare batteries and charger
[ ] Compass
[ ] Personal Locator Beacon or Garmin In-Reach, or radio that you know hits repeaters
[ ] Headlamp or flashlight
COMFORTS
[ ] Extra, small, light tarp for around the fire or packing up in the rain
[ ] Small sit pad, stool, or UL hammock for hanging around (I use a square cut from an old 1/2" foam mat)
