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Backpacking Checklist & Essentials Guide Backpacking Checklist & Essentials Guide Written by Iron Tazz Learn the very best backpacking essentials from a full-time backpacker with ​5,000+ miles of hiking experience. Follow This​ Complete Checklist + 23 PRO TIPS ​to dial in your very own gear set up. For More Backpacking Tutorials & Insight Visit WWW.IRONTAZZ.COM 1 Table of Contents Backpack 2 Backpack Cover 5 Backpacking Tent 5 Sleeping Bag 7 Sleeping Pad 9 Stove and Fuel 10 Food 11 Food Storage 11 Water Bottle & Reservoir 12 Water Filter or Purification 13 Cookware and Utensils 14 Hiking Shoes or Boots 14 Trail Socks 15 Clothing: Weather Appropriate 16 Headlamp 19 Navigation: Map, Compass, GPS 20 First Aid Kit 21 Emergency/Repair Kit 22 Knife 22 Sun Protection 23 Bug Protection 23 Backpacking Permit 23 Personal S.O.S Device 24 Hygiene Items 25 Trekking Poles 25 Optional Items 26 2 ฀ Backpack The Perfect Backpack: ● Has the capacity to hold all of your gear and a little extra ● Lightweight ● Comfortable ● Fits you properly ● Can handle and evenly distribute your heaviest loads ● No unnecessary features Unsure about how big your backpack should be? The 50 to 70-liter range seems to be a sweet spot for most people. Whats lightweight? Under 3 pounds. Frameless​, ​external​ or ​internal frame​? ● Frameless bags​ are ideal if you rarely carry loads of more than 20 pounds. I used a frameless bag when I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and ​my partner currently uses one on all of our trips. ● External frames​ seem to pair well with OLD SCHOOL HIKERS going on their annual backpacking trip using the same gear they purchased in 1962. ● Internally framed​ bags are the most commonly used style of backpack providing the best combination of comfort and support. What are unnecessary features? EXCESSIVE pockets, zippers, straps and storage compartments. Why these extras suck: ● They add​ extra weight​ to your bag 3 ● Increase the number of possible ​failure points ● Fully waterproofing the contents of your bag becomes ​a challenge ● The organization of your gear actually becomes ​more difficult Unfortunately: Most first time buyers are attracted to the bag with the most features. Using a few stuff sacks to organize your gear is a ​MUCH​ more versatile option. Having only one big internal pocket​ allows you to line the inside of your bag with a lightweight trash compacter sack FULLY WATERPROOFING everything inside. What backpack do I use on all of my trips? Hyperlight Southwest 70 liter bag​ ​-2.43 Pounds- PRO TIP #1 Buy Light Weight Gear! The best place to start? "The Big Three" 1. Backpack 2. Shelter 3. Sleeping bag & pad They are called the big three because they are typically the​ biggest, heaviest, most expensive pieces of gear​! 4 A scenario I see time and time again (I definitely did this)... You buy a new gear set up ​NOT​ ​worrying about weight. Your first trips are all 2-3 days and you have no issues. Naturally, you decide to do a longer more demanding trip. Maybe the ​Wonderland​ or ​John Muir Trail​. You get out there and on day 4 you are ​WRECKED​. Not only are you carrying the same heavy gear, but also the weight of your extra food and maybe a ​bear can that you had never carried before. A light base weight enables you to​: ● Hike more miles & back to back days pain-free ● Carry more food once you decide to do longer trips ● Bring more non-essentials like camera gear, a book, or maybe a box of wine ● Be nimble, hiking much safer across creek fords, log crossings, slippery rocks or uneven ground. Don't go "Stupid Light" Never sacrifice your safety by leaving any of the essentials behind! ฀ Backpack Cover If you plan on hiking in any rain you will want to make sure that your gear stays dry. Backpack covers can help but they are definitely not full proof. PRO TIP #2 Use a Large Trash Compacter Sack To Fully Protect Your Gear. Line the inside of your bag with it before you put your gear inside. This will ensure that all of your gear stays 100% dry. This can be an addition to a pack cover or your only form of waterproof protection. 5 ฀ Backpacking Tent Your shelter should protect you from all elements and have you excited to stay another night inside. 3 season backpacking shelters come in many forms: ● Freestanding double wall tents - ​Easiest to set up and perform well in almost all conditions. ​90 percent of backpackers go this route. ● Single wall non-freestanding tents - ​Lightest fully enclosed style of shelter. Trekking poles are commonly used in the setup. ​Best suited for Thru-Hikers and experienced hikers looking to really cut down on weight. ● Bivies - ​Take up little ground space and are ideal for cowboy camping.​ Make sure you have a tarp for added rain protection. ● Hammocks - ​Some sleep best in a hammock. ​Trees, A tarp, bug netting, and an under quilt are needed for a complete setup. ● Tarps - ​Lightweight, versatile, well ventilated. All of these shelters have strengths and weaknesses and excel in specific environments and conditions. Not sure about Size? Make sure you do your research and look at the dimensions of the tent your thinking about purchasing. A "2 person" tent might realistically be a "1 person" tent. On the very minimal end, you will want to have at least a few inches of extra space on all sides of you when you are fully sprawled out. Being pressed up against any wall is a guaranteed way to get wet from condensation if the right conditions present themselves. 6 How much living space do you want? Just enough room for you? You and a partner? Do you want to store your gear inside? Personally, I like to keep my gear inside my tent and have plenty of room to move around. I also like to be able to sit up without my head hitting the top of my tent. This is especially nice if I'm trapped in my tent waiting out a storm. If your planning on sharing a tent with a partner. ​Make sure it has doors and vestibules on both sides. What shelters do I currently use? Zpacks Duplex ​-1 Pound 3oz- My primary shelter. 120+ nights inside of mine in 2018 MSR Hubba Hubba​ -3 Pounds 7oz- Have used this shelter for the past 4 years. Don't forget your tent stakes. I always carry one extra. I use ​full-length MSR Groundhog ​stakes for all of my shelters. PRO TIP #3 Buy the best gear you can afford. I know this can be tough starting out... Keep this in mind: When it comes to backpacking gear, you usually get what you pay for. ​High-quality gear can last a lifetime. "The poor man pays twice" 7 I was that poor man​ and it wasn't long before I replaced all of the gear I first purchased as a newb to backpacking. Ultimately spending much more in the end. If you can withstand hundreds of people and chaos you can get some ​pretty sweet deals​ on slightly used gear at ​R.E.I's quarterly garage sales. ฀ Sleeping Bag Choose a bag that is rated for the temperatures you plan on sleeping in. DUH RIGHT!? Well, if you plan on backpacking year round in different conditions this can be tricky. If you're unsure and can only buy one bag: A good rule of thumb is to go with a rating of 20-degrees Fahrenheit. If you end up being in colder temps you can always ​supplement your warmth with extra clothing layers. Backpack frequently in various temperature conditions? Having multiple bags might be in your best interest. For Example: I own a ​30-degree quilt​ I primarily use in the Spring and Summer. I also own a ​10-degree​ quilt I use in the Fall and early Winter. When temps get extremely cold I double up both quilts and stay plenty warm into temps that drop below 0-degrees Fahrenheit. Traditional Mummy Bag or Quilt? Benefits of a Quilt: ● Quilts are typically ​20-30% lighter​ than a Mummy Bag of the same temperature rating 8 ● Less restricting than mummy bags, great for side and rotisserie sleepers ● Easier to regulate heat when its warmer outside that the rating of my bag Benefits of a Mummy Bag: ● You don't have to worry about any cold air drafts coming into your bag. ● There is a hood to keep your head warm. For me, the benefits of the quilt far outweigh those of a mummy bag. Insulation type: Synthetic, regular down, or treated down? Synthetic fill:​ Heaviest. Does not compress as much as down. Great option for those on a budget. Regular down​ is great but loses all loft when it becomes wet, potentially transforming your bag into a DEATH TRAP. Treated down​ is new. One of the best gear innovations in our time. It starts off like regular down but every single feather is coated in a waterproof repellent before it is stuffed into the bag. Treated down such as DownTek is the clear winner! I only buy down products that are treated unless I have no other option. I use an ​Enlightened Equipment Enigma​ 10 & 30-degree quilt. PRO TIP #4 This One is for Couples That Backpack Together. Get a 2 person sleeping bag or quilt! The weight of a 2 person sleeping set up is much lighter than your 2 bags combined. Plus you get to share body heat and tent snugs ;) ฀ Sleeping Pad Your sleeping pad is going to keep you insulated off the cold ground.
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