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Backpacking Checklist

Item
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wt
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Remarks
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Backpack
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2.5 kg
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circa 1979 Jansport D3
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Sleeping Bag
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2 kg
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20* rating
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Therma-rest
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3/4 length, very comfortable!
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Space Blanket
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Ground cloth, sun,wind & rain shelter, signaling,
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Tent
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4 kg
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Cord
|
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Shelter setup, safety, securing gear...
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Poncho
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Rain gear, shelter, basin... multitude of uses
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Stove
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1.5 kg
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determined by menu
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Fuel bottle
|
.8 kg
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includes fuel
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1 liter Pot
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cooking, container
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Spoon
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cooking, eating, trowel
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Cup
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Insulated
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Bowl
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Aluminum, cooking, eating, scooping snow
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Water Bottles
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3+ liters total
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Water filter
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Matches
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Bic lighter.
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Candle
|
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Fire staring, light, waterproofing
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Flashlight
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light, signals
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Knife
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Toothbrush
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TP
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sanitation, fire starting, marking
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Mirror
|
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signal, first aid
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Whistle
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Signaling
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Soap
|
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multi purpose
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First aid kit
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Cuts, blisters, splinters,
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Sun protection
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Hat, sunglasses, sun screen
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Compass
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Silva
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Maps
|
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Bandanas
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Shade, first aid, cooking, towel ...
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Gloves
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Balaclava
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Socks
|
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2 pair minimum
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Thermal tights
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Fleece Vest
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Wind Jacket
|
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Shorts
|
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Shirt
|
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Short sleeve w/ collar & pockets
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Arm Warmers
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Cycling style
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Fleece Jacket
|
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Gore-Tex socks
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Camp Shoes
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River fording, Aqua socks, flip flops
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Boots
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Food
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