APPENDIX ONE
equipment checklist

This is a list of every item you might take on a backpacking trip. No one would ever carry everything listed below; I select items from this master list to create smaller, specific lists of what I need for each particular trip.

PACKS

Image Backpack

Image Fanny pack

Image Day pack

FOOTWEAR AND WALKING AIDS

Image Boots

Image Trail shoes

Image Sandals

Image Footbeds

Image Wax (for cleaning and waterproofing boots)

Image Socks

Image Liner socks

Image Fleece socks

Image Insulated booties

Image Gaiters

Image Staff/trekking poles

Image Ice ax

Image Crampons

Image Snowshoes

Image Skis

Image Ski poles

Image Ski boots

Image Climbing skins

Image Ski wax

SHELTER

Image Tent with poles and stakes

Image Tarp

Image Bivouac bag

Image Groundsheet

Image Sleeping bag

Image Sleeping bag liner

Image Sleeping pad

Image Pillow

KITCHEN

Image Stove

Image Fuel

Image Fuel bottles

Image Pouring spout

Image Windscreen

Image Pan(s)

Image Mug

Image Plate/bowl

Image Spoon(s)

Image Pot grab

Image Baking accessory

Image Pot scrubber

Image Water containers

Image Thermos bottle

Image Insulating water bottle cover

Image Water purification tablets

Image Water filter

Image Matches/lighter/fire starter

Image Plastic bags

Image Bear bag and cord

Image Bear-resistant container

Image Food

CLOTHING

INNER LAYER

Image T-shirt

Image Shirt

Image Long underwear

Image Underpants

MIDLAYER

Image Synthetic shirt

Image Wool shirt

Image Cotton shirt

Image Wool sweater

Image Fleece top

Image Insulated top

Image Vapor-barrier suit

OUTER LAYER

Image Windproof top

Image Rain jacket

Image Rain pants

LEGWEAR

Image Shorts

Image Trail pants

Image Fleece pants

HEADGEAR

Image Sun hat

Image Watch cap

Image Balaclava

Image Neck gaiter

Image Fleece-lined cap

Image Bandanna

HANDS

Image Liner gloves

Image Thick wool/fleece mittens

Image Shell mittens

Image Insulated gloves/mittens

MISCELLANEOUS: ESSENTIAL

Image Flashlight/headlamp and spare bulb and battery

Image Candles

Image Candle lantern

Image Oil lantern

Image Butane-propane lantern

Image First-aid kit

Image Compass

Image Whistle

Image Map

Image Map case

Image Altimeter

Image Map measurer

Image Guidebook

Image GPS receiver

Image Repair kit:

Image Ripstop nylon patches

Image Duct tape

Image Needles and thread

Image Glue

Image Stove maintenance kit/pricker

Image Rubber bands

Image Waterproof matches

Image Wash kit

Image Sunglasses

Image Goggles

Image Sunscreen

Image Lip balm

Image Insect repellent

Image Mosquito coils

Image Head net

Image Pepper spray

Image Flares

Image Strobe light

Image Fishing tackle

Image Cord

Image Knife

Image Notebook, pen, and documents

Image Watch

Image Toilet trowel

Image Toilet paper

Image Rope

Image Plastic bags

MISCELLANEOUS: OPTIONAL

Image Binoculars

Image Photography equipment:

Image Cameras

Image Lenses

Image Flash

Image Spare batteries

Image Tripod

Image Minitripod/clamp

Image Filters

Image Cable release

Image Lens tissue

Image Film

Image Padded camera cases

Image Books

Image Cards

Image Games

Image Radio

Image Portable CD player/Ipod/MP3 player

Image Thermometer