Multi-Day Hike Packing Checklist
Our packing lists are designed to be thorough - you should always consider your specific trip plans and weather and add or remove items as necessary. If you'd like advice on what to pack for a specific trip, feel free to stop by any store location and speak to our staffers!
Essentials
- Trip plan left with someone back home
- Map
- Compass
- Flashlight / Headlamp with spare batteries
- Lighter / firestarter
- Matches in a waterproof container
- First Aid kit
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Knife or multitool
- Emergency contact device (Cell, satellite phone, SPOT)
- Any necessary permits
- Moleskin / other foot care
Clothing
- Hiking boots
- Gaiters
- 2+ pairs of wool socks
- Base layers
- Hiking pants / shorts
- Short sleeved shirt (not cotton)
- Long sleeved shirt (for bugs/sun)
- Insulated midlayer (fleece, synthetic or down)
- Other insulation appropriate for the weather (toque, mitts, jacket)
- Underwear
- Sun Hat
- Bandana
- Rainwear
- Watch
- Toiletries
- Spare change of clothes left in the car
Food
- Meals and snacks
- Water bottle
- Water treatment
- Cookstove and fuel
- Cooking pot(s)
- Eating utensil(s)
- Bowl/plate/mug(s)
- Garbage bag(s)
- Bear-resistant container/bag and rope for hanging food*
- Foldable bucket/camp sink
- Strainer for dishwater
Camping Gear
- Small backpack with rain cover or liner
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Camp soap
- Toilet paper and trowel
You may want to bring...
- Insect repellent
- Lip balm
- Trekking poles
- Camera, plus spare batteries
- GPS
- Bear banger/screamer
- Lightweight camp shoes
- Extra clothes to change into at camp
- A fresh pair of socks for each day (if your trip length allows)
- Small quick drying towel and swimsuit
- Cooking/serving utensils
- Pot lifter
- Duct tape
- Folding saw
- Deck of cards / travel games / books
*If bear boxes are not provided