Packing Checklist: Thru-Hike / Ultralight

Distance: 20+ miles (per day) | Days: 10+ | Pack Weight: 20 lbs

Equipment Emergency Repairs

○○ Bivy / tarp / / ultralight ○○ Map ○○ 10ft nylon cord, guylines, stakes (if needed for shelter) ○○ Compass / GPS watch ○○ Ultralight down or synthetic sleeping bag ○○ Whistle ○○ Short sleeping pad ○○ Rechargeable headlamp ○○ Ultralight (30-60L) ○○ 3 ft duct tape ○○ Trekking poles (esp. if needed for tarp or shelter) ○○ First aid kit ○○ Ultralight knife / multi-tool & Personal ○○ One or two light meals, snacks ○○ Food storage bag ○○ Cell phone & charger ○○ Anti-bear food storage system (if needed): ○○ Rechargeable power pack (solar or plug-in) ○○ 40-60ft rope, large sack, bear canister ○○ Water bladder / water bottle ○○ ID, debit or credit card, cash ○○ Personal-size water filter or water treatment drops or ○○ Permit, if needed tablets ○○ Canister stove, fuel ○○ Lighter / matches ○○ Titanium or ultralight aluminum cookpot with lid Hygiene ○○ Mug, spork ○○ Toothbrush, baking soda Clothing ○○ Camp soap / baby wipes ○○ Sunscreen, lip balm ○○ Insect repellent ○○ Synthetic or merino underwear and socks ○○ Mini pack towel ○○ Synthetic or merino wool baselayer top and bottoms ○○ Trowel / waste removal system ○○ Midlayer top - fleece or puffy ○○ Toilet paper in resealable bag ○○ Rain jacket and pants ○○ pants / shorts (softshell / convertible) ○○ Hiking shoes / Backpacking boots Optional ○○ Gloves ○○ Sun hat / beanie / bandana / Buff ○○ Sunglasses ○○ Stuff sacks / dry bags (for clothing or gear) ○○ Dental floss ○○ Bear spray ○○ Mosquito netting ○○ Gaiters ○○ Windshirt ○○ Flip-flops ○○ Sunglasses case ○○ Reading material / playing cards ○○ Journal / pen or pencil