Three Season Backpacking Gear Checklist
September 10, 2021
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Clothing
Outerwear
- waterproof/breathable jacket
- waterproof/breathable pants
- fleece/synthetic jacket or wool sweater
- waterproof gaiters (optional)
- synthetic hiking pants
- synthetic shorts
Base Layer
- midweight long john top
- midweight long john bottoms
- long sleeve T-shirt
- synthetic T-shirt
- synthetic briefs
- synthetic sports bra
Accessories
- wool or fleece hat
- midweight wool or fleece gloves
Footwear
- camp footwear (optional)
- waterproof hiking boots (optional)
- wool or synthetic socks (3)
- liner socks (2)
Extras
Gear
- internal or external frame backpack
- three-season down or synthetic sleeping bag (15° to 30°F)
- inflatable sleeping pad
- trekking poles
- canister stove and fuel canisters
- lighter and waterproof matches
- cookset
- eating utensils, bowl, and insulated mug
- headlamp w/extra batteries and bulb
- 32 oz. water bottles (filter, tablets, or drops) (2)
- pocket knife or multitool
- compass or GPS (and map)
- sunglasses
- first-aid kit with personal medications
- personal locator beacon (optional)
- stuff sacks
- assorted zipper-lock bags
- sunscreen (SPF 15+)
- lip balm (SPF 15+)
- bear-bagging rope (or canister) if necessary
- toilet paper and trowel
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