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Backpacking checklist

Tips: find a hiking partner so you can share stuff and carry less.

What to expect:

A little off roading

Breathtaking views

Great workout

Unique experience

Disconnect from the busy world

Connect with nature

And…. no toilets. That’s right. It sounds worse than it is. Here are some tips on how to poop in the woods ;)

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/hygiene-sanitation.html

Hiking to the camping spot:

View from the camping spot

Clothing

Layering is key as weather can change quickly and dramatically depending on your location and the time of year. Consider packing the following: 

• Good hiking boots

• Synthetic hiking pants or shorts

• Underwear

• Synthetic shirt

• Fleece or hoodie

• Light jacket

• Waterproof jacket and pants

• At least one pair of socks for each day

• Cold weather hat/beanie and light gloves

• Light-weight sandals to wear around campsite (optional)

Shelter

• Sleeping bag (down or synthetic)

• Inflatable or closed-cell foam pad

• 3-season tent

Essentials

• First aid kit – Read up on how you pack a good first aid kit

• Headlamp

• Matches or lighter

• Duct tape and/or repair kit

• Pocket knife

• Environmentally-friendly toiletries

• Trowel

• Dry food

  Check the backpacking checklist also for more info:

  https://www.cleverhiker.com/blog/ultimate-backpacking-checklist

8/8-8/9 2020 Trip (Rock Lake Ca)