Camping And Hiking Gear

The proper camping gear will make or break your next wilderness excursion. Be sure to pack these items—and more—to make your next hike your best hike.

The 11 Essentials

==>    Clothing ==>    Torch & Headlamp ==>    Firestarters & Waterproof Matches ==>    Multi-tool & Whistle ==>    Extra Food Rations ==>    Water ==>    Shelter ==>    Map & Digital Compass ==>    Sun Defenses ==>    First Aid Kit ==>    Duck Tape & Nylon Rope

Camping Gear Clothing

==>    Fleece & Vest ==>    Warm pants (fleece) ==>    Underwear (quick dry, wicking) ==>    Long-sleeve Shirt ==>    Hiking pants ==>    Hiking shorts ==>    Fleece jacket & wool sweater ==>    Short sleeve shirt (wicking) ==>    Long underwear (wicking) ==>    Bandana ==>    Brimmed hat ==>    Fleece cap ==>    Wicking liner socks ==>    Hiking socks (merino wool type and CoolMax) ==>    Night clothes ==>    Cooking clothes (to wear when cooking in “bear country”)

Backpacking Gear Outerwear

==>    Raingear (top and bottoms) ==>    Fleece gloves ==>    Waterproof overmitts ==>    Poncho ==>    Backpack waterproof cover ==>    Gaiters

Camping Gear Necessities

==>    Backpack ==>    Sleeping bag (compression sack [waterproof]) ==>    Resealable plastic bags (Ziploc) ==>    Sleeping pad (air mattress, Thermarest type) ==>    Water filter & purifying tablets or iodine ==>    Sitting pad (or kit that turns sleeping pad into chair) ==>    Food ==>    Water ==>    Water bottle ==>    Canteen ==>    Hydration pack ==>    Campstove and fuel ==>    Lantern ==>    Day pack ==>    Lighter ==>    Waterproof matches ==>    Camping cookware ==>    Family tent or backpacking tent (rainfly cover) ==>    Footprint ==>    Cups ==>    Utensils ==>    Tent stakes ==>    Pot grabber ==>    Soap (biodegradable is best) ==>    Dish towel ==>    Pot scrubbing pad ==>    Funnel ==>    Trowel ==>    Emergency first aid kit ==>    Towel or beach towel ==>    Hiking sticks or hiking poles ==>    Waterproof compression bags ==>    Repair kits (air mattress, clothes, sleeping bag, tent)

Backpacking Hygiene Items

==>    TP (toilette paper or equivalent; biodegradable) ==>    SPF lip balm ==>    Insect repellent ==>    Q-Tips ==>    Toothbrush & Toothpaste ==>    Microfiber bath towel (quick drying) ==>    Mosquito head net ==>    Comb ==>    Alcohol ==>    Anti-fungus talc powder ==>    Medicines ==>    Benedryl (works great for skin, body reactions) ==>    Fingernail & toenail clippers ==>    Tweezers ==>    Eye wash (Visine)

Camping Gear Subsidiaries

==>    Watch ==>    Camera (flashcard, film, batteries) ==>    Altimeter ==>    Sewing kit ==>    Small saw (perhaps part of multi-tool) ==>    Binoculars (with night vision is smart) ==>    Alarm clock (with thermometer) ==>    Topo maps ==>    Journal & pencil ==>    Photo ID (passport) ==>    Small travel games ==>    Books ==>    Camping permits ==>    Fishing, hunting licenses ==>    Shortwave or weather radio ==>    Map and route plan

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