Camping Essentials

• 3-Season Equipment

  • Major Equipment

    1. backpack
    2. sleeping bag (down or synthetic, rated to 20-30° F)
    3. sleeping pad
    4. tent
     

  • Minor Equipment

    1. cook kit
    2. first-aid kit
    3. insulated mug
    4. lightweight bowl and spoon
    5. matches/lighters
    6. stove and fuel
    7. sunglasses
    8. utility knife (e.g. Swiss Army)
    9. water bottles (at least 2 1-liter)
    10. water purification (filter or iodine)
     

  • Clothing

    1. bandanna
    2. boots (broken in and waterproofed)
    3. camp shoes (old tennies; Tevas; moccasins)
    4. liner gloves
    5. rain jacket and pants
    6. shorts - 1 pair
    7. socks 3 pair (wool or synthetic, liners or not--your preference)
    8. cool weather
       1. gloves or mittens - wool/fleece
       2. hat - wool or fleece
       3. sweater or jacket - wool or fleece
       4. underwear
          • 1 long bottoms (synthetic)
          • 1 long top (synthetic; zip-T style is best)
          • extra underwear (optional)
          • 1 T-shirt (cotton or synthetic)
     

  • Considerations

    1. compass (if you know how to use it)
    2. small flashlight or headlamp
    3. toilet paper in zip-lock bag
    4. potty trowel
    5. extra zip-locks/trash bags
    6. lip balm
    7. toothbrush/toothpaste (travel size)
    8. pack rain cover or garbage bag
    9. bear-bagging cord
     

  • Might Want

    1. baseball cap
    2. extra long underwear top, wool shirt, or fleece vest if you tend to be cold ((pick ONE))
    3. small hair brush/comb
    4. journal & pen
    5. book
    6. camera, film
   

• Winter Camping

  • Base layer

    1. Lightweight synthetic zip-T top
    2. Lycra tights
    3. Midweight synthetic henley top
    4. 2 pair synthetic liner socks (keep a dry pair for sleeping)
    5. Wool hiking socks (2 pair)
    6. Medium weight polyester/Lycra underwear bottoms
    7. Lightweight liner gloves
     

  • Insulation layer

    1. Microfleece zip-T
    2. Down booties
    3. Stretch fleece tights
    4. Stretch fleece hat
    5. Fleece vest
    6. Thermax headband
    7. Acrylic neck gaiter
    8. Fleece gloves with reinforced palm
    9. Ultralight down jacket
     

  • Shell Layer

    1. Waterproof/breathable anorak
    2. Gaiters
    3. Waterproof/ breathable rainpants
    4. Pack boots
    5. Waterproof overmitts