Equipment Checklist

The following is a recommended equipment checklist for multi-day or thru hikers.

Safety Equipment

  • First-aid kit with blister kit
  • Sunglasses & Sunscreen
  • Water purification equipment
  • Matches/lighters in waterproof container
  • Insect repellant / bug jacket
  • Wasp stings: antihistamine or epipen
  • Basic repair kit / duct tape
  • Map & guidebook
  • Compass
  • GPS with extra batteries
  • Satellite communication device
  • Whistle
  • Light weight rope (10m)
  • Head lamp
  • Bear deterrent

    • Shelter

  • Good quality tent
  • Sleeping bag and liner
  • Sleeping pad

    • Kitchen and Camp Equipment

  • Stove
  • Fuel
  • Food, light weight, low scent
  • Water bottle(s)
  • Pot(s)
  • Bowls, mugs, cutlery
  • Knife
  • Biodegradable soap & scrub pad
  • Trowel and toilet paper
  • Light weight tarp

    • Personal Gear

  • Good fitting backpack with rain cover
  • Hiking boots
  • Gaiters
  • Stream crossing shoes & camp shoes
  • Lightweight dry bags clothing & sleeping bag
  • Trekking poles
  • Toque
  • Brimmed hat for sun and bugs
  • Lightweight gloves
  • Rain Jacket and pants
  • Lightweight down jacket
  • Fleece sweater
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Quick-dry t shirt (2)
  • Quick-dry trousers (2 pairs)
  • Shorts
  • Long underwear top and bottom
  • Underwear
  • Wool socks (3 pairs)
  • Notebook and pencil
  • Camera/Smart phone with extra charge
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