Not specific to a

Item Priority season, location,

Description or Purpose Example More Info
or route
GO SUIT CLOTHING + ITEMS WORN

Polyester, merino, or nylon. Core 13 Clothing: S/S

Hiking shirt Critical Outdoor Research Echo Hoodie
Ideally knit, not woven. & L/S Shirt

Athletic shorts or nylon Core 13 Clothing:

Pants or shorts Critical Patagonia Strider Pro 5-in
trekking pants Running Shorts

If wearing pants or unlined Core 13 Clothing:

Underwear A Contingent Saxx Kinetic Boxer Briefs
shorts. One pair. Pants & Underwear

Polyester or nylon, plus

Bra A Contingent Brooks Fiona Sports Bra -
spandex for stretch

Keep precip, sweat, hoods, &

Headwear Suggested Headsweats ProTech -
sun out of eyes, off face

Protection from intense sun,

Sun gloves Suggested Glacier Glove Sunglove
sharp rocks, scratchy brush

Generally unnecessary for Buying

Sunglasses Contingent Julbo Shield
East, necessary for West considerations

Rx glasses or Preciption glasses or

Contingent Pros & cons to both -
contacts contact lenses

Extra stability, traction, & Black Diamond Alpine

Trekking Poles Critical Tag: Trekking poles
power. Use to pitch shelter. Carbon Cork

FOOTWEAR

Trail running or hiking shoes. Rec'd footwear for

Shoes Critical La Sportiva Bushido II
W/o good reason, no boots. high routes

Keep debris out. Ideal:

Gaiters Suggested Simblissity Levagaiter -
breathable stretch nylon.

Polyester or merino w/nylon & My 3-season Sock

Hiking socks A Critical DeFeet Wooleator
limited spandex System

Dry locales: Rotate with pair A, How to: Minimize

Hiking socks B Contingent DeFeet Wooleator
wash & dry between use effects of wet feet

Nice to have if hiking shoes UL slide sandals, airline

Camp footwear Contingent -
are wet. Not for day use. slippers, bread bags

Polyester, wool, or fleece. Not

Sleeping socks Contingent Acorn Versafit Fleece Sock
for daytime use.
CLOTHING: ELEMENT PROTECTION

Rain jacket, umbrella, or Core 13 Clothing:

Shell top Suggested The Packa
poncho. If dry, windshirt OK. Rain jacket & pants

Rain pants or skirt. If warm or Outdoor Research Helium Backpacking in the

Shell bottoms Contingent
dry, wind pants OK. Rain Pants Rain - SD LIVE

Truly WP & breathable. And Six Moon Design Silver Pros & cons of
Umbrella Contingent
protects from sun. Shadow umbrellas

Fleece or wool. Buffers REI Quarter-zip Fleece Core 13 Clothing:

Mid-layer top Contingent
moisture & adds warmth. Pullover Fleece Top

Trekking pants Pants: bugs, brush, cold & Montane Terra Pack Core 13 Clothing:
Contingent
or thermals sun. Thermals: just cold. Pants Pants & underwear

Add warmth, keep dexterity.

Liner gloves Contingent DeFeet Duraglove -
Fleece, poly, or wool.

WP, maybe WP/B. For cold Handwear for cold-

Shell mitts Contingent Showa 281 or 282
precip or chilling winds. and-wet

Insulated Warmth, esp for ears,

Contingent Buff Original -
headwear independent of jacket hood

CLOTHING: STOP & SLEEP

Down or synthetic fill. For Montbell Superior Down Insulation Geekiness

Insulated jacket Contingent
camp + cool rest stops. Parka - SD Live

For cold or long camps. Down, Core 13: Puffy Jacket

Insulated pants Contingent WM Flash Pants
synthetic, fleece. & Pants

Rec'd for women. Wash, dry & Patagonia Women's

Underwear B Contingent -
rotate with Pair A. Active Briefs

Rotate with Bra A. Wash & dry

Bra B Contingent Brooks Fiona Sports Bra -
between uses.

For wet trips, to avoid sleeping REI Co-op Active Pursuits Core 13 Clothing:
Sleeping top Contingent
in wet clothes L/S Shirt Sleeping Top

Sleeping Polyester, wool, or fleece. Not Core 13 Clothing:

Contingent Champion Powerflex Tight
bottoms for daytime use. Sleeping Bottoms
PACKING

Sweet spot is 2-3 lbs: durable, Tutorial: How to pack

Pack Critical ULA Circuit
features, frame a backpack

Dry bags, pack cover, or pack Brute Super Tuff Bags 20-
Waterproofing Contingent -
liner gallon

Food storage: Keep in easily accessible spot. Ziploc Slider Bag - Backpacking food
Suggested
today Holds day's rations. Freezer Quart-sized basics

Food storage: Stuff sack, Loksak, freezer Tutorial: Food

Contingent LOKSAK OPSAK - 21x12
future bag. Buried deep in pack. storage & protection

Hard- or soft-sided, to deter Buyers Guide: Bear

Food protection Contingent Bear Vault BV450
bears & "mini-bears" Canisters

Avoid over-organizing. I use 3: Nylon sacks + zippered

Stuff sacks Suggested -
bag/quilt, pot, accessories travel pouch

Minimal weight to protect Hard case included with

Eyewear case Contingent -
crucial & $$ item sunglasses

SHELTER

Shed precip & wind. May be Sierra Designs High Guide: Tents, Tarps,
Rainfly or tarp Suggested
attached to inner nest. Route Tent Hammocks

Nest, bivy, or Insect and ground protection. High Route 1FL Tent Tutorial: Find 5-star
Contingent
hammock May be attached to fly. (inner) campsites

Ground cloth or Add WP-ness to inner. Or

Contingent SOL Emergency Blanket -
footprint keep gear out of dirt.

If tent is compatible w/trekking

Poles Contingent Tent-specific -
poles = lighter

Inconveniently located roots & Mountain Laurel Designs My Guyline System

Guylines Critical
rocks? No problem. 1.5 mm Pro for tents & tarps

Avoid stupid-light stakes: they My picks: Stakes &

Stakes Critical MSR Groundhog 7.5-in
fail at the worst times. Guylines
SLEEP

Quilts: drafty freedom. Bags: Tutorial: Protect down

Bag or quilt Critical Sierra Designs Cloud 35
warm constriction. from moisture

Pad or under Pad: closed cell or air. UQ: Tips for Quality Sleep
Critical Therm-a-Rest UberLite
quilt down or synthetic - SD LIVE

Commercial, or improvise: Sierra Designs Animas

Pillow Optional -
extra clothing in stuff sack Pillow

Block out snoring, midnight

Ear plugs Contingent Mack's Foam Plugs -
pee runs, nature noises

KITCHEN

At end of long & hard day, a Gear lists: My 5 go-to

Stove Suggested Trail Designs Kojin
hot meal is a treat. stove systems

A must-have for alcohol &

Wind screen Contingent Sidewinder Ti-Tri -
solid fuel stoves

Unncessary if pot designed to

Pot stand Contingent Zen Stove: DIY pot stands -
sit on stove

750ml-1L per person. Evernew Titanium Dinner & Breakfast

Cookpot Suggested
Aluminum is best value. Ultraight 900ml Recipes

Eating bowl or For cook groups of 2+. If solo, Snow Peak Tittanium
Contingent -
pot eat out of pot. Bowl

Hot drink Small luxury: have hot drink Starbucks Reusable Mug
Optional -
container while eating ($2 at stores)

Useful for tippy stoves, if pot

Pot lifter Optional MSR PanHandler Potlifter -
lacks handles

For alcohol: disposable

Fuel container Suggested Depends on fuel -
drink bottle

Fuel For noobs, helps develop Plastic measurement cups

Suggested -
measurement eyeball sense for fuel amt - 1 oz

Best for most meals: a spoon. GSI Outdoors Table

Utensil Critical -
Metal or plastic. Spoon

Ignition Suggested Lighter or matches Bic Mini Lighter -

HYDRATION

Bottle(s): Soft- or hard-sided. User-

Critical Smartwater 1L -
primary friendly size.

Bottle(s): For arid areas & long camps.

Suggested Platypus Platy Bottle 2L -
storage Collapsible, larger volume.

Treatment: Must be fast, or else every Aquamira Drops with pre- Tutorial: Purification
Critical
primary water stop is an ordeal mix bottle methods

Treatment: As backup, or for large Platypus GravityWorks Tutorial: Assessing

Optional
secondary volumes in camp 4.0L water quality

NAVIGATION

Yosemite High Route

Guidebook Contingent If available for trail or route -
Guide

Topographic USGS 7.5-min maps, Backpacking maps

Suggested Small- & large-scale
maps made in CalTopo 101: Types, sources

Barebones spreadsheet of key Tutorial: Dead-

Databook Contingent Pfiffner Traverse Guide
landmarks reckoning nav

Basic watch, altimeter watch, Suunto Ambit3 Peak GPS Navigation equipment
Watch Suggested
or GPS sport watch Watch system

For regular use, baseplate Suunto M-3G Global Pro How-to video: Map &
Compass Contingent
w/adj declination is best Compass Compass

Handheld GPS Smartphone w/GPS app: more Navigation equipment

Suggested Pixel w/Gaia GPS
or GPS app user-friendly, less $$ system

For maps, guidebook, permit, Ziploc 1-gallon Freezer

Paper protection Suggested -
emergency contacts Bag

Writing Generally useful. I like to take Retractable ball point pen,

Suggested -
instrument route notes, too. blue or black ink

TOOLS, FIRST AID, EMERGENCY, & UTILITY

For night-hiking, want 250+

Light Suggested Nitecore NU25 -
lumens; less for camp use
 This is not Survivor. Small
Knife Suggested Victorinox Classic -
blade + scissors is okay.

Medications, wound care, When I've used first

First Aid Kit Critical Gear List: DIY First Aid Kit
tweezers, anti-chafing aid training

Maceration, hot spots, & Gear List: DIY Foot Care How to: Minimize
Foot care kit Critical
blisters Kit effects of wet feet

Clothing, shoes, pad repairs, Gear List: DIY Field

Repair Kit Critical -
extra personal items Repair Kit

PLB, messenger, sat phone; Tag: Satellite

Sat comm Suggested DeLorme inReach Mini
cell phone only if reliable Communication

To start a fire: fuel, oxygen, Bic Lighter + discarded First Aid & E-Comm -
Firestarter Suggested
ignition Mylar food wrapper SD LIVE

Recharge phone, sat comm, Anker PowerCore Slim

Power Contingent
GPS watch 10000

Repel 'skeeters, ticks, no-see- Sawyer Premium Picaridin Core 13 Clothing:

Insect repellent Contingent
ums, chiggers Repellent Bug Shirt

Multi-purpose: cleaning,
Bandana Optional Paisley Cotton Bandana
washing, water filtering

Avoid no-see-um mesh: poor Sea to Summit Mosquito Clothing for peak bug
Headnet Contingent
airflow, limited sight Headnet season

Versus firearm: lighter, less $ Counter Assault Bear

Bear spray Contingent -
$, more effective Deterrent Spray

Keep butt dry & warm if sitting

Sit pad Optional Therm-a-Rest Z-Seat -
on cold, wet ground.

Creates large, airy, & dry Standout gear for

Group shelter Contingent Aqua Quest Safari Tarp
communal area. cold-and-wet

For icy trails, frozen Buyer's Guide:

Foot traction Contingent Kahtoola MICROspikes
snowfields, steep snow Kahtoola traction

Self arrest, self belay, chop CAMP USA Corsa Ice Do I need axe for
Ice axe Contingent
steps, cut cornice Axe High Sierra?

PERSONAL ITEMS

Toothbrush, flossing
Dental Suggested Oral hygiene -
sticks, Dr. Bronners

Start w/natural materials, Tutorial: How to poop

Toilet paper Suggested Charmin Ultra Soft
polish with 1-2 squares TP in the woods
Bathroom Women: pee rag and/or Sani-Fem Freshette
Optional -
assistance funnel. Men: night pee jar. Urinary Director

Hand soap or Especially critical in group Purell in 1-oz bottle

Critical -
sanitizer setting w/squirt cap

Feminine Tampons, pads, elastics, Female hygiene:

Contingent Menstruation, hair care
products brush Guide and tips

Sunscreen, lip balm, anti- Neutrogena Beach

Skin care Suggested -
chafing Defense 70 spf

Clean & protect eyes and Saline, backup glasses or

Eye care Contingent -
eyewear contacts, mirror

Smartphone or camera, Guide: Cameras for

Trip recording Suggested Canon G9X Mark II
journal, voice recorder backpacking

Amazon Kindle
Entertainment Optional Music player, e-Reader
Paperwhite

Wallet w/ID,
Suggested Plastic bag, compact wallet Chums Surfshorts Wallet -
cash, CC
 valuable
addition, few
reasons not to
bring
Explain your
Optional: Not Measure with a
thinking, express
critical, but worth postal scale in
concerns,
Priority consideration
Selection Weight ounces or Comments
Pre-Hike Certain? Yes, No, Maybe
include key
grams. Specify
product specs,
Contingent: units in H144.
GO SUIT CLOTHING + ITEMS WORN etc.
Depends on trip
objectives,
Sierra Designs L/S Pack
conditions, For intense Colorado sun, prefer
Critical 6.0 Y
Poloand/or other L/S & collar vs sunscreen
selections
Hind Running Shorts Tested on day-hikes only.
Critical 5.0 NO
w/built-in liner
Unnecessary: Comfortable, no chafing.
Unlikely to need
and/or can be
Unnecessary - 0.0 Shorts have liner Y
improvised

Unnecessary - 0.0 - Y

Unlike visor or ballcap, protects

Critical Headsweats ProTech 3.0 Y
scalp, tops of ears, and neck

Will appreciate when scrambling

Suggested Glacier Glove Sunglove 2.5 Y
on mineral-infused granite

Polarized to reduce glare of

Critical Julbo Dirt 1.5 Y
lingering snow

Unnnecessary - 0.0 20/20 vision Y

Cascade Mountain Tech

Critical 15.0 For $30 a definite "best value" Y
Quick Lock

TOTAL 33.0

FOOTWEAR
 TOTAL 0.0

CLOTHING: ELEMENT PROTECTION

TOTAL 0.0

CLOTHING: STOP & SLEEP

 TOTAL 0.0

PACKING

TOTAL 0.0

SHELTER

TOTAL 0.0
SLEEP

TOTAL 0.0

KITCHEN

TOTAL 0.0
HYDRATION

TOTAL 0.0

NAVIGATION

TOTAL 0.0

TOOLS, FIRST AID, EMERGENCY, & UTILITY

 TOTAL 0.0

PERSONAL ITEMS
TOTAL 0.0

Specify weight unit: (Type "Ounces" or "Grams")

WEIGHT TOTALS 0.0

Go Suit + Footwear +
33.0
Trekking Poles

Base Weight 0.0

Skin-Out Weight 33.0

Explain your
thinking, express Other viable
concerns, options you own
Yes,Alternate
No, Maybe? Weighed? Yes or No Packed
Yes or No Yes or Other
No
include key or might In-hand? Notes
product specs, purchase
etc.

- Y Y

Older Brooks shorts Y Y

- Y Y

- Y Y

- Y Y

Y Y

On order from Backcountry.

- Y NO
Arriving July 15.

- Y Y

- Y Y
 Make this gear
list a useful
Post-Hike Comments reference for
your future trips.

Dries fast, looks sharp, tough. Too

airy for cooler trips.

Legs badly sunburned. Wear pants

+ undees next time.

Joe recommended his Ex Officio

Give N Go underwear

Looks dorky, but works great

Great purchase. Lenses too dark

when in heavy tree cover.

-
 Not specific to a
Item Priority season, location,
Description or Purpose Packed Yes or No
or route
GO SUIT CLOTHING + ITEMS WORN

Polyester, merino, or nylon.

Hiking shirt Critical
Ideally knit, not woven.

Athletic shorts or nylon

Pants or shorts Critical
trekking pants

If wearing pants or unlined

Underwear A Contingent
shorts. One pair.

Polyester or nylon, plus

Bra A Contingent
spandex for stretch

Keep precip, sweat, hoods, &

Headwear Suggested
sun out of eyes, off face

Protection from intense sun,

Sun gloves Suggested
sharp rocks, scratchy brush

Generally unnecessary for

Sunglasses Contingent
East, necessary for West

Rx glasses or
Contingent Pros & cons to both
contacts

Extra stability, traction, &

Trekking Poles Critical
power. Use to pitch shelter.

FOOTWEAR

Trail running or hiking shoes.

Shoes Critical
W/o good reason, no boots.

Keep debris out. Ideal:

Gaiters Suggested
breathable stretch nylon.

Polyester or merino w/nylon &

Hiking socks A Critical
limited spandex

Dry locales: Rotate with pair A,

Hiking socks B Contingent
wash & dry between use

Nice to have if hiking shoes

Camp footwear Contingent
are wet. Not for day use.

Polyester, wool, or fleece. Not

Sleeping socks Contingent
for daytime use.
CLOTHING: ELEMENT PROTECTION

Rain jacket, umbrella, or

Shell top Suggested
poncho. If dry, windshirt OK.

Rain pants or skirt. If warm or

Shell bottoms Contingent
dry, wind pants OK.

Truly WP & breathable. And

Umbrella Contingent
protects from sun.

Fleece or wool. Buffers

Mid-layer top Contingent
moisture & adds warmth.

Trekking pants Pants: bugs, brush, cold &

Contingent
or thermals sun. Thermals: just cold.

Add warmth, keep dexterity.

Liner gloves Contingent
Fleece, poly, or wool.

WP, maybe WP/B. For cold

Shell mitts Contingent
precip or chilling winds.

Insulated Warmth, esp for ears,

Contingent
headwear independent of jacket hood

CLOTHING: STOP & SLEEP

Down or synthetic fill. For

Insulated jacket Contingent
camp + cool rest stops.

For cold or long camps. Down,

Insulated pants Contingent
synthetic, fleece.

Rec'd for women. Wash, dry &

Underwear B Contingent
rotate with Pair A.

Rotate with Bra A. Wash & dry

Bra B Contingent
between uses.

For wet trips, to avoid sleeping

Sleeping top Contingent
in wet clothes

Sleeping Polyester, wool, or fleece. Not

Contingent
bottoms for daytime use.
PACKING

Sweet spot is 2-3 lbs: durable,

Pack Critical
features, frame

Dry bags, pack cover, or pack

Waterproofing Contingent
liner

Food storage: Keep in easily accessible spot.

Suggested
today Holds day's rations.

Food storage: Stuff sack, Loksak, freezer

Contingent
future bag. Buried deep in pack.

Hard- or soft-sided, to deter

Food protection Contingent
bears & "mini-bears"

Avoid over-organizing. I use 3:

Stuff sacks Suggested
bag/quilt, pot, accessories

Minimal weight to protect

Eyewear case Contingent
crucial & $$ item

SHELTER

Shed precip & wind. May be

Rainfly or tarp Suggested
attached to inner nest.

Nest, bivy, or Insect and ground protection.

Contingent
hammock May be attached to fly.

Ground cloth or Add WP-ness to inner. Or

Contingent
footprint keep gear out of dirt.

If tent is compatible w/trekking

Poles Contingent
poles = lighter

Inconveniently located roots &

Guylines Critical
rocks? No problem.

Avoid stupid-light stakes: they

Stakes Critical
fail at the worst times.
SLEEP

Quilts: drafty freedom. Bags:

Bag or quilt Critical
warm constriction.

Pad or under Pad: closed cell or air. UQ:

Critical
quilt down or synthetic

Commercial, or improvise:
Pillow Optional
extra clothing in stuff sack

Block out snoring, midnight

Ear plugs Contingent
pee runs, nature noises

KITCHEN

At end of long & hard day, a

Stove Suggested
hot meal is a treat.

A must-have for alcohol &

Wind screen Contingent
solid fuel stoves

Unncessary if pot designed to

Pot stand Contingent
sit on stove

750ml-1L per person.

Cookpot Suggested
Aluminum is best value.

Eating bowl or For cook groups of 2+. If solo,

Contingent
pot eat out of pot.

Hot drink Small luxury: have hot drink

Optional
container while eating

Useful for tippy stoves, if pot

Pot lifter Optional
lacks handles

Fuel container Suggested Depends on fuel

Fuel For noobs, helps develop

Suggested
measurement eyeball sense for fuel amt

Best for most meals: a spoon.

Utensil Critical
Metal or plastic.

Ignition Suggested Lighter or matches

HYDRATION

Bottle(s): Soft- or hard-sided. User-

Critical
primary friendly size.

Bottle(s): For arid areas & long camps.

Suggested
storage Collapsible, larger volume.

Treatment: Must be fast, or else every

Critical
primary water stop is an ordeal

Treatment: As backup, or for large

Optional
secondary volumes in camp

NAVIGATION

Guidebook Contingent If available for trail or route

Topographic
Suggested Small- & large-scale
maps

Barebones spreadsheet of key

Databook Contingent
landmarks

Basic watch, altimeter watch,

Watch Suggested
or GPS sport watch

For regular use, baseplate

Compass Contingent
w/adj declination is best

Handheld GPS Smartphone w/GPS app: more

Suggested
or GPS app user-friendly, less $$

For maps, guidebook, permit,

Paper protection Suggested
emergency contacts

Writing Generally useful. I like to take

Suggested
instrument route notes, too.

TOOLS, FIRST AID, EMERGENCY, & UTILITY

For night-hiking, want 250+

Light Suggested
lumens; less for camp use
 This is not Survivor. Small
Knife Suggested
blade + scissors is okay.

Medications, wound care,

First Aid Kit Critical
tweezers, anti-chafing

Maceration, hot spots, &

Foot care kit Critical
blisters

Clothing, shoes, pad repairs,

Repair Kit Critical
extra personal items

PLB, messenger, sat phone;

Sat comm Suggested
cell phone only if reliable

To start a fire: fuel, oxygen,

Firestarter Suggested
ignition

Recharge phone, sat comm,

Power Contingent
GPS watch

Repel 'skeeters, ticks, no-see-

Insect repellent Contingent
ums, chiggers

Multi-purpose: cleaning,
Bandana Optional
washing, water filtering

Avoid no-see-um mesh: poor

Headnet Contingent
airflow, limited sight

Versus firearm: lighter, less $

Bear spray Contingent
$, more effective

Keep butt dry & warm if sitting

Sit pad Optional
on cold, wet ground.

Creates large, airy, & dry

Group shelter Contingent
communal area.

For icy trails, frozen

Foot traction Contingent
snowfields, steep snow

Self arrest, self belay, chop

Ice axe Contingent
steps, cut cornice

PERSONAL ITEMS

Dental Suggested Oral hygiene

Start w/natural materials,

Toilet paper Suggested
polish with 1-2 squares TP
Bathroom Women: pee rag and/or
Optional
assistance funnel. Men: night pee jar.

Hand soap or Especially critical in group

Critical
sanitizer setting

Feminine
Contingent Menstruation, hair care
products

Sunscreen, lip balm, anti-

Skin care Suggested
chafing

Clean & protect eyes and

Eye care Contingent
eyewear

Smartphone or camera,
Trip recording Suggested
journal, voice recorder

Entertainment Optional Music player, e-Reader

Wallet w/ID,
Suggested Plastic bag, compact wallet
cash, CC