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30 Oct
Organizing your gear into systems can be a good way to remember to pack what you need.
Hiking System
- Backpack
- Pack cover
- Trekking poles
Navigation System
- Map
- Compass
- Cellphone (opt.)
- Solar/portable charger (opt.)
- GPS (opt.)
- Personal locator beacon (opt.)
- Route description
- Permits
Shelter System
- Tent, tarp, bivy or hammock
- Guylines and stakes (if needed)
- Insect mesh for hammock (if needed)
- Ground cloth (opt.)
Sleep System
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Pillow (opt.)
Cooking System
- Stove
- Fuel
- Mini lighter and stormproof matches
- Mug and/or pot
- Spork
- 1” x 2” sponge
- Small metal drain screen for rinse water
Food Storage System
- Food bag
- Stuff sack for hanging (opt.)
- Bear bag/bear canister (if required)
Water System
- Water filtration system
- Purification drops or tablets
- Soft-sided water bottles
Clothing Systems
For Hiking:
- Hiking or trail-running shoes
- Synthetic or wool T-shirt
- Hiking or running shorts (1 pair)
- Hiking pants (1 pair)
- Synthetic or wool underwear (2 pairs)
- Sports bra
- Synthetic or wool socks (2 pairs)
- Sun-protective hat
- Sun-protective gloves (opt.)
- Bandana
For Camp:
- Long-underwear top
- Long-underwear bottoms
- Warm hat
- Wool or synthetic socks for sleep
- Puffy insulated jacket or vest
- Sandals (opt.)
For Foul Weather:
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Waterproof rain pants
- Warm gloves
- Waterproof gloves/mitts