Items needed in this checklist will depend on the type of adventure and or
your personal preference.
To view or buy some of these products below browse our Adventure Gear Store 1: Tent (Setup & Check your Tent before you leave) Bring small repair kit with nylon filament, duck tape & thin wire) Note: Make sure your tent is suitable for the weather conditions like high winds and cold temperatures. If expecting cold weather leave a nit hat and extra clothes in your tent and put on your rain flap to protect from cold wind. 2: Sleeping Bag that's a little longer then you & rated for 30 degrees below expected temperature. (You can always remove clothing if too hot or use the bag like a blanket) 3: Sleeping Pad, Pillow & maybe a sleeping bag liner if you need one. 4: Back Pack with small waist pack Backpack Adjusting Tips Camping Guidelines 5: Hiking Boots with Reinforced Hiking Socks.
(Wear your hiking socks when trying on new boots at the store) 6: Camp Stove and Fuel (If flying to your destination buy fuel when you land)
Cooking at Camp Solar Oven 7: Back Packing Cook Set with Lexan Utensils Keep Everything Clean and Fresh 8: Sunscreen that's waterproof so that you don't have to reapply as often. 9: Swimsuit or River shorts.
(bring large trash bags to keep items dry and to keep wet items separate) 10: Camp Towel & Bath Bag
Biodegradable Toilet Paper Super Absorbent Towel that's light and quick drying 11: Sunglasses with strap (preferably with a light tinted glass for better visibility) 12: Waterproof matches or matches in a waterproof tin & small candle.
Remember 9 out of 10 forest fires are started by people
So know the rules and your responsibilities when making fires 13: Sneakers, River shoes or durable sandals for wading 14: Hat for shade in summer, warmth in spring & fall (Bandana) 15: Polypro- fleece- Spring & Fall (wear synthetic material as a first layer to wick away moisture) Thinsulate - Primaloft - Aerogel or go natural with Merino Wool 16: Clothing (always bring something warm, extra socks, rain gear or long underwear) 17: Mesh Ditty Bag. (Use to separate dirty clothes and too tie up food in trees to avoid animals) 18: Waterproof container or pouch for personal items or electronics. 19: Litterbag. Large Trash bags (makes an adequate poncho if you don't bring one) 20: Cell phone is optional depending on coverage & Walkie-Talkies
(Always notify a close family member or friend of your travel plans) 21: Compass & Maps even if you have a GPS
(Learn how to read topographic maps @ education.usgs.gov ) Trail Maps
Make sure your compass declination matches the map you are using (true north or magnetic north) 22: GPS that's Hand held, water proof with downloadable waypoints and a 12 parallel channel WAAS-enabled receiver. 23: First Aid Kit with mole skin. Leukotape Hydropel Sports Ointment 24: Food (bring extra dry food) Some brown sugar, salt, broth cubes & tea bags
Food Ideas MRE's Meals Ready to Eat 25: 2 Flashlights (one hands free) with extra batteries.
Swivel Head Flashlight or Hands Free Headband Batteries 26: Foil (to use as a cup or signaling device) 27: Insect repellent and or Head Net. Avoiding Ticks 28: Some Rope or water proof cord. 29: Pocket Knife & or Multi-Tool & GI Can Opener. 30: Folding Hand Saw and or Machete or Axe 31: Folding Shovel. 32: Trekking pole or poles (Hiking Pole can double as a tripod for a camera) 33: Pocket mirror (to use as a signaling device (some bath bags have mirrors) 34: Prescription glasses (an extra pair) 35: Prescription medications if needed. 36: Radio or MP3 Player with Radio and extra batteries.
MP3 Downloads Battery Charger Audio Books 37: Power Inverter for car cigarette lighter. 38: Space blanket or a piece of plastic (to use for warmth, tarp shelter or ground cover) 39: Water Bottle An extra large collapsible water bottle if car camping or for a large group. 40: Water Purifier and or Water Purification Tablets SteriPen Opti Kit Katadyn 41: Whistle (to scare off animals or to use as a signaling device) 42: Digital Camera with extra batteries and memory. Recommended Cameras
Cool Camera Modifications Hacks 43: Small Sewing Kit. 44: A couple of fish hooks and some fishing line. 45: Car camping bring at least 2 coolers. One for drinks and the other for food. Car camping also means that you can also bring an inflatable mattress and a pillow to make it more comfortable.
52 Playing Cards with Survival Tips on each Card
Car Travel Check List Travel Check List Outdoor Gear Advice & Tips Outdoor Gear Providers Survival Books Green Products
If you can't afford the gear that you need then maybe you can borrow gear from a friend or maybe even rent gear from Zilok
Packing Light for Hiking and Traveling
Travel Lite - Back Packing - Go Lite - Ultra Light Equipment - Ultra Light Hiking
Protein Bars - Clif Bars - Beef Jerky - Nutrition Products - Larabar Fruit & Nut Food Bar
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