ATC 2021 Overnight Backpacking Checklist Preparation Is More Important Than Ever During the 2021 Hiking Season

ATC 2021 Overnight Backpacking Checklist Preparation is more important than ever during the 2021 hiking season.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS ■ Setting up your personal shelter ■ Storing your food properly ■ Backcountry bathroom skills ■ Backcountry handwashing skills ■ Preventing the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses ■ Community safety practices ■ Reporting incidents and positive COVID-19 cases ■ Learn these essential skills by visiting appalachiantrail.org/explore

CLOTHING EQUIPMENT ■ Multiple reusable masks/face coverings ■ First aid kit – including disposable face ■ Hiking shirt masks and nitrile gloves ■ Hiking shorts/pants/skirt/leggings/dress ■ Personal shelter (tent, tarp, hammock) ■ Underwear/bra ■ Backpack ■ Base layer top & bottom ■ Sleeping bag ■ Insulating mid layer ■ Sleeping pad ■ Insulating jacket ■ Map/compass/trail guide ■ Rain jacket or poncho ■ Water bottles or bladder ■ Socks ■ Water treatment system ■ Hiking boots/shoes ■ Lighter ■ Camping/sleeping clothes ■ Head lamp ■ Warm hat ■ Trowel and unscented hand sanitizer ■ Gloves ■ Toiletries – including hand washing kit

OPTIONAL FOOD ■ Rain pants/skirt Consider COVID-19 transmission risks ■ Sunscreen/sun hat when planning resupplies ■ Bug spray ■ Calorie-dense, lightweight food ■ Camp shoes/sandals ■ Food storage system ■ Hiking poles ▶ Bear canisters recommended ■ Gaiters ▶ Bear hang set up: 60 feet rope & ■ Bandanas bag for all edible and scented items. ■ Buff/neck gaiter ■ Fuel & lighter ■ Pocket knife ■ Stove & pot ■ Mug/cup ■ Spoon / spork ■ Ear plugs ■ Town clothes ■ Spice kit ■ Satellite communication device

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