WHAT TO BRING ON A DAY HIKE

The following are the bare essentials to bring on a hike. Keep all the non-perisg\hable items in your day pack and you'll be ready to go.

• Good Hiking Boots (wear two pair of socks to prevent blisters)

• Adequate water

• Food

• First Aid Kit

• Sun block, hat, and sunglasses

• Insect repellant

• Extra clothing (layers).

• Camera, Binoculars, Walkman (optional)

NOTE:  be prepared for hot or cold weather!

Other items to consider are:

• Cell phone

• Water filter for very long hikes

• Toilet paper (but not when we're hiking in the water shed).

WHAT TO BRING ON A CAR CAMP

Use the list for backpacking, but don't worry about weight.  Bring items to make life comfortable, such as camp chairs, fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats, a cooler with ice, trailer, bicycles, even the kitchen sink!

WHAT TO BRING ON A BACKPACKING TRIP

Note:  Due to safety concerns and the cohesiveness of the group we would ask that you do not come on a given trip if you do not have this equipment. Contact the club is you'd like help preparing for your  first trip.

Kirkhams and REI both carry a complete supply of backpacking equipment.  It is possible to rent backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags at both places.

• Backpack (outer frame preferred, but inner frame is ok)

• Light weight rain-proof tent, 4-5 pounds  (available at Kirkhams or REI)

• Sleeping Pad

• Sleeping Bag

      a)  Old Sheet (for warm weather backpacking)

      b)  Ski cap to wear at night, if cold

• Polyester thermal underwear (tops and bottoms)

• Backpacking stove.

• Gas fuel bottle (large)

• Matches

• Lightweight mess kit (Kirkhams)

• Camping knife, fork, and spoon

• Rain gear: coat, pants and gaiters. (Goretex is best)

• Good Hiking Boots (sneakers are not adequate for backpacking)

• Socks (2 pair plus 1 pair per day, Tech Wear recommended)

• T shirts (1 per day, Tech Wear recommended)

• Jacket for cold weather or cold nights in the desert

• Water Filter and/or one of the following purifiers

      a)  bleach (use a couple of drops per quart)

      b)  grapefruit seed extract

      c)  iodine tablets

• Space Blanket

• First Aid Kit

• Flashlight

In addition to the essential items listed above, the following items are recommended.

FOR COOKING:

• Spare parts for stove

• Pot gripper

• Spatula (optional)

• Paper Towels

• Scouring Pad and biodegradable soap

• Kitchen wash cloth

• Pocket Knife

• Ziploc storage bags for everything!

• Nylon Rope (to hang food bag from tree, away from animals)

FOR EATING:

• See SUGGESTIONS FOR WHAT TO EAT ON A BACKPACKING TRIP

CLOTHING:

• Shorts (1 pair)

• Extra Underwear (1 pair)

• Extra Pants (1 pair)

• Sweat pants  (1 pair)

• Sandals (Tivas or thongs, for wearing around camp)

• Hat for protection from sun  (use a cord to attach to body!)

• Polar Fleece jacket (optional, depending on weather)

• Gloves (optional)

PERSONAL HYGIENE:

• Toilet paper and plastic backpacking trowel

• Hand sanitizer

• Baby wipes (optional)

• Small bath towel, soap, deodorant.

• Tooth paste and brush and floss

• Various stuff sacks

FIRST AID / MEDICAL /EMERGENCY:

• Medications (ibuprofen, etc.)

• Sunscreen

• Insect repellent (mandatory!)

• Chap stick

• Whistle

• Compass

PERSONAL ITEMS:

• Pillow (optional) or use a stuff sack filled with clothes.

• Sunglasses

• Headlamp (Recommend:  Petzl brand tkka style)

• Batteries

• Daypack or fanny pack

• Maps

• Pencil and paper

• Identification

DAY HIKES:

• If the backpacking trip includes day hikes, bring a day pack or fanny pack with the items listed in WHAT TO BRING ON A DAY HIKE.

WATER:

• Water bottles

SUGGESTIONS FOR WHAT TO EAT ON A BACKPACK

BREAKFAST:

• Slim Fast

• Powdered Milk

• Oatmeal

• Squeeze Butter

• Powdered Eggs

• Instant Coffee or Tea Bags

• Powdered Creamer

• Sweet & Low

• Granola

LUNCH

• Luna Bars

• Power Bars

• Summer Sausage

• Dried Fruit

• Pita Bread

• String Cheese

• Jerky

• Trail Mix

• Powdered Fruit Juice

DINNER

• Freeze Dried Dinners

• Pita Bread

• Dried Soup

• Top Ramen Noodles

• Powdered Cocoa

• Powdered Cider

• Sun dried tomatoes

• Powdered dressing

• Spices

• Salt and Pepper

• Lipton Teriyaki Noodle or Stroganoff mix

• Hummus

• Falafel

• Dried Onions

• Cooking Oil

• Cheese

NOTE:  Keep your backpacking meals small and simple.