Backpack
I recommend a frameless backpack that has comfortable hip straps and a capacity of 55L - 75L. Some packs are not waterproof and require a seperate a rain shell. If this is the case, a rainshell works, but so does a trashbag when used as a packliner.
Big Three
- Tent
- Sleeping pad
- Sleeping bag (15 degree)
Food and Water
- Alluminium cooking pot
- Lightweight stove and fuel
- Bear canister
- Backpacking food
- Trash ziplock
- Long spoon
- Water filter
- 2x 1L water bottles
Extras Bag
- Portable charger + cables
- Lighter
- Nail clippers
- Sunscreen
- Chapstick
- Small flashlight/headlamp
- Blister tape (Leukotape is the best, I take my tape and wrap a few coils around a pen instead of bringing the whole role)
- Travel sized hand lotion
- Travel sized toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Dental floss
- Basic FA
- Personal hygiene items
- Travel pack of compostable baby wipes
Outer Pack
- TP and trowel
- Bear spray
- Hiking poles
- Small camping towel (optional)
- Sandals (optional)
- Lightweight camp chair (optional)
Clothing
Cotton Kills
Base Layers
- Underwear
- Socks
- Long underwear (optional)
- Shirt
- Swimsuit
Mid Layers
- Fleece/jacket
- Beanie
- Lightweight gloves
Outer Layers
- Puffy jacket
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants (optional)
- Hiking shoes
- Hat/baseball cap (optional)
- Head bug net (optional)