Backcountry Sneak Peak

Pack 

____ Day Pack for hikes early in the week* 
____ Pack with padded hip belt. Capacity: 60-70 liters (rental with pack cover also available)* 
____ Pack cover (waterproof nylon)*
____ Stuff Sacks or Large Ziploc bags to keep gear organized and dry in your pack* 

Sleeping 

____ Sleeping bag in waterproof stuff sack. (Line the inside of stuff sack with a garbage bag to make it waterproof.) Sleeping bag should be rated to 20 degrees F.*
____ Comfortable Sleeping pad
____ Sleep clothes (T-shirt and gym shorts) to be worn only in sleeping bag*
____ Lashing Straps to hold sleeping bag and pad onto pack* 

 Clothing 
Avoid bringing cotton items on the trail. 

____ Hiking boots*  
Boots should be well broken in. High-top boots that provide ankle support are highly recommended   
____ Lightweight tennis shoes to wear around camp* 
____ Two pair heavy hiking socks, wool or synthetic, NO COTTON.* 
____ Two pair liner socks, polypropylene* 
____ Two pair underwear* 
____ Two hiking shirts*  
____ One pair hiking shorts (zip-off pants can double as both shorts and pants)*
____ One pair long pants, Not jeans*
____ One pair insulated underwear (optional, bring if you get cold easy)* 
____ One sweater or jacket, fleece or wool*
____ Hat or cap with brim for protection from the sun* 
____ Stocking cap* 
____ Rain jacket* 
____ Rain pants* 

Personal & Miscellaneous 

____ Small flashlight or headlamp* with new batteries* 
____ Compass*  
____ Bandana*  
____ Lip balm* 
____ Small sunscreen* 
____ Toothbrush and small toothpaste* 
____ Tampons/sanitary napkins* 
____ Sunglasses* 
____ Ditty bag (small stuff sack or Ziploc) for personal smellables in bear bag* 
____ Comb/Brush* 

Eating

____ Bowl (plastic)*
____ Spoon (only utensil needed)*
____ Three – quart/liter carrying capacity bottles*

Optional

____ Money – in small bills for use at trading post
____ Camera*