Required

• Backpacking Pack: multiday 40L-80L

• Lite weight backpacking tent and stakes

• insulated sleeping pad

• Quilt/Sleeping bag

• small camp pillow

• Pack liner to keep moisture out ( can use a trash bag or trash compactor bag)

• thermal underwear “best is merino wool“

• fleece/wool gloves only in October -March

• fleece/wool hat

• hiking shoes or boots

• fleece/wool jacket or sweater

• hand sanitizer

• headlamp with fresh batteries

• hiking pants (convertible, quick-dry, lightweight)

• 2 pairs of wool or synthetic socks

• insulated jacket (Micro Puffer)

• bathroom kit

• trowel, toilet paper, Ziplock bags, wipes, hand cleaner or bidet.

• prescription medications

• rain jacket (hooded, lightweight, waterproof, & breathable) October-March

• rain pants (lightweight, waterproof, & breathable) October-March

• sleeping bag: 15 degrees to 40 degrees, lightweight, compressible.

• spork, bowl, & mug

• sun hat

• sunblock/lip balm

• sunglasses

• synthetic t-shirt

• water bottles (two 1-liter) or hydration system with one 1-liter bottle.