2014 Mountain Adventure Checklist
2014 Mountain Adventure Checklist Note: This list is intentionally extensive; not every backpacker will bring every item on every trip.
The Ten Essentials (items in RED are provided by Paradise Point and DO NOT need to be brought by Campers) 1.
Navigation □ Map □ Compass □ GPS 2. Sun protection □ Sunscreen and lip balm (Required) □ Sunglasses 3. Insulation □ See Clothing Below 4. Illumination □ Headlamp or flashlight (Required) 5.
First-aid supplies □ First-aid kit
6. Fire □ Matches/lighter □ Waterproof bags □ Fire starter 7. Repair kit and tools □ Knife or multi-tool 8. Nutrition □ Food 9. Hydration □ Water bottles (Required) □ Water filter or other treatment system 10. Emergency shelter □ Tent, tarp, bivy or reflective blanket
Beyond the Ten Essentials □ Backpack - 4000-5000 cubic inch (Required - with prior approval, can borrow from camp) □ Daypack □ Route description or guidebook □ Trip itinerary left w/ Camp □ Sleeping bag (Required) □ Pack cover □ Cups □ Stuff sack or compression sack □ Sleeping pad □ Dishes or bowls □ Pillow or stuff able pillow case □ Cell phone □ Utensils □ Whistle □ Nylon cord (50 feet for hanging food) □ Stove □ Watch □ Food-storage canister (or hang bags) □ Fuel Clothing: □ Wicking T-shirt - synthetic or wool □ Non-Cotton Socks (Required) □ Non-Cotton pants (Required) □ Long-sleeve shirt - for sun, bugs □ Warm Hat (Required) □ Warm/Lightweight Jacket (Required)
□ Hiking Boots - Broken-In (Required) □ Lightweight Shorts (Required) □ Swim Suit (Required) □ Sun-shielding hat (Required) □ Rain jacket (Required)
Personal Items □ Camera □ Binoculars □ Quick-dry towel (Required) □ Sandals - flip flops (Required) □ Bug Spray (Required)
□ Toilet paper □ Hand sanitizer □ Notebook and pen or pencil □ Toiletries - biodegradable & lightweight (Required)
The Ten Essentials (items in RED are provided by Paradise Point and DO NOT need to be brought by Campers) 1.
Navigation □ Map □ Compass □ GPS 2. Sun protection □ Sunscreen and lip balm (Required) □ Sunglasses 3. Insulation □ See Clothing Below 4. Illumination □ Headlamp or flashlight (Required) 5.
First-aid supplies □ First-aid kit
6. Fire □ Matches/lighter □ Waterproof bags □ Fire starter 7. Repair kit and tools □ Knife or multi-tool 8. Nutrition □ Food 9. Hydration □ Water bottles (Required) □ Water filter or other treatment system 10. Emergency shelter □ Tent, tarp, bivy or reflective blanket
Beyond the Ten Essentials □ Backpack - 4000-5000 cubic inch (Required - with prior approval, can borrow from camp) □ Daypack □ Route description or guidebook □ Trip itinerary left w/ Camp □ Sleeping bag (Required) □ Pack cover □ Cups □ Stuff sack or compression sack □ Sleeping pad □ Dishes or bowls □ Pillow or stuff able pillow case □ Cell phone □ Utensils □ Whistle □ Nylon cord (50 feet for hanging food) □ Stove □ Watch □ Food-storage canister (or hang bags) □ Fuel Clothing: □ Wicking T-shirt - synthetic or wool □ Non-Cotton Socks (Required) □ Non-Cotton pants (Required) □ Long-sleeve shirt - for sun, bugs □ Warm Hat (Required) □ Warm/Lightweight Jacket (Required)
□ Hiking Boots - Broken-In (Required) □ Lightweight Shorts (Required) □ Swim Suit (Required) □ Sun-shielding hat (Required) □ Rain jacket (Required)
Personal Items □ Camera □ Binoculars □ Quick-dry towel (Required) □ Sandals - flip flops (Required) □ Bug Spray (Required)
□ Toilet paper □ Hand sanitizer □ Notebook and pen or pencil □ Toiletries - biodegradable & lightweight (Required)
