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Essentials for every outdoor excursion
The items on the list are so essential that you shouldn't even
consider going anywhere without them. Seriously. Many times when I
have left these items behind, I have regretted it.
- Extra clothing
- Extra food and water (min. 2L)
- First-aid kit
- Map (in waterproof case)
- Compass
- Flashlight/headlamp (w/ batteries) (w/ backup)
- Waterproof matches/lighter (w/ backup)
- Fire starter
- Knife (Leatherman, Swiss Army)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water filter/purification
- Whistle
Essentials for overnight trips
- Sleeping bag
- Thermarest
- Tent
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
- Earplugs
- Extra contacts, eyeglasses
Essentials for rainy weather
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof pants
- Several large plastic/garbage bags to protect pack, contents
Essentials for mountaineering/snow trips
- Snow stakes for tent
- Snow shovel
- Ice axe
- Snow shoes
- Gaiters
- Avalanche tranceiver
Nice to have items
- Camera, film
- Good book to read
- Journal/paper, pen
- Thermarest chair
- GPS
- Altimeter
- Waterless liquid soap
Essentials depending on the type of excursion
- Silverware (fork, knife, spoon)
- Plate
- Large trashbag
- Zip lock bags
- Bug spray
- Large black garbage bag [for glissading, etc.]
- Several small ziplock bags
- Large backpack
- Liquid soap (no soap at most campgrounds...)
- Rope (1001 uses...)
- Pen, pencil, maybe black marker (useful for signs, notes)
Car camping "nice to haves"
Clothing suggestions
- Hat - this is the single best item you can take. Best
warmth/weight/cost return.
- Gloves
- Thick hiking socks
- Thin sock liners
Food suggestions
- Mucho snacky food (trail mix, gummy bears, swiss cheese)
- Mashed potatos
- Dried or fresh fruit
- Crackers, cheeses [cool weather only]
Sandy's Old List
*Clothing - recommend long underwear, fleece pant & jacket, ski
jacket, plus shorts & t-shirt if it gets really warm. Bring at least two extra
pairs of socks. Don't forget stocking cap, baseball cap, & mittens! Bandannas
are good for runny noses
*Stove/fuel (GOT)
*Pot (GOT)
*Bowl/spoon/thermal mug for hot drinks (I've melted Nalgene bottles)