Backpacking and Hiking Safety
Here are a group of checklists to make your next trip a bit easier. Don't forget
to use this handy form from AdventureSmart to let others
know essential information about your outdoor adventure.
The following checklists are simple suggestions of basic gear for specific outdoor adventures. We suggest you cut and past
the list you need to a word processor and adjust the list to meet your specific needs. It will make packing for you next
adventure a lot easier and help prevent leaving essentials items behind
Basics for Any Trip
Backpacking and Hiking
Ski Touring
Ice Climbing
Cycle Touring
Rock Climbing
Kayaking
Conoeing
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Basics for Any Trip
- Knife – The most important outdoor survival item you can carry.
- Map
- Compass – Even if you are carrying a GPS, it is essential that you can navigate using a map and compass.
- Water
- Extra food
- Extra clothes
- First-aid kit – The size of the kit will depend on the number of people in your party, the length of the trip, and the remoteness and level of risk you plan to engage in. Remember to restock items in your kit and to check the condition of the contents and any expiration dates.
- Headlamp/flashlight – With spare bulbs and batteries.
- Whistle – A whistle attracts attention, can be heard over long distances, and is more sustainable than shouting for help. Three blasts is a standard distress signal.
- Firestarter/lighter
- Fire tinder/candle lantern
- Signal mirror
- Emergency space blanket
- Complete a Trip Plan and give it to a friend or relative.
- Method to purify water (container for boiling, tablets, etc)
- Duct tape for repairs
- Paracord (See our Survival Bracelets)
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellant
Training and practice is essential for using a map, compass, and first-aid kit, as well as for lighting fires.
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Backpacking and Hiking
Clothing
- Hiking Boots
- Gaiters
- Socks (liner and outers)
- Base layer top/bottom
- down or synthetic insulated top
- Long-sleeved shirt (sun protection)
- Underwear
- Rainwear or outer shell top/bottoms
- Short-sleeved shirt
- Insulating hat
- Pants
- Shorts
- Gloves and mittens
- Sun hat
- Eye protection (UVA and UVB)
Gear
Additional Items You May Consider
- Altimeter
- Binoculars
- Rope
- Parachute Cord
- Camera (film)
- Waterproof notepad and pencil
- Deck of cards or other games
- Sandals
- Paperback books
- Environmentally friendly soap
- GPS
- Watch/Alarm clock
- Change of clothes
- Thermos
- Insect repellent or bug shirt
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Ski Touring
Snow Gear
Backcountry skis or Snowboard
Boots
Avalanche transceiver
Snow shovel
Avalanche probe
Snow crystal card with loupe
Knee pads
Poles
climbing skins
Snow thermometer
Ski repair kit (spare binding parts and tools)
Daypack
Clothing
- Long underwear tops/bottoms (synthetic)
- Gaiters
- Fleece Pants
- Fleece Vest
- Synthetic outer socks (with wicking liner)
- Insulated booties
- Insulating top (synthetic or down)
- Toque
- Outer shell pants
- Outer shell top
- Glove/mittens
- Goggles
Camping Gear
Additional Items You May Consider
- Altimeter
- Rope
- Parachute cord
- waterproof notebook and pencil
- Paperback book
- Environmentally friendly soap
- Watch/Alarm clock
- Binoculars
- Camera (film)
- Deck of cards or other games
- Candle Lantern
- GPS
- Change of clothes
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Ice Climbing
Ice Climbing Gear
- Harness
- Quickdraws
- Boots
- Shock absorbing runners
- Guidebooks
- Ice screws
- Helmet
- Ice tools and leashes
- Biners or ice clippers
- Third tool/spare pick
- Biner and belay device
- Allen key/wrench
- Back-off biner or mailon
- Dry rope(s)
- Crampons
- Accessory cord/prussiks
- Webbing
- Climbing daypack
- Sewn clings
- V-thread hook
Clothing
- Insulated jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Fleece/soft shell
- Waterproof pants or bibs
- Toque
- Shell gloves/liners
- Gaiters
- Belay gloves/mittens
- Eye protection
Additional Items You Might Consider
- Goggles
- Repair kit
- Thermos
- Avalanche rescue equipment
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Cycle Touring Checklist
Cycle Gear
- Well-tuned bike
- Helmet
- Patch kit (with tire levelers)
- Spare inner tubes
- Bike lock (optional)
- Head light and tail light
- Waterproof cycling booties
- Rack (front and rear w/panniers)
- Cycling shorts
- Lightweight cycling socks
- Outer shell pants
- Cycling shoes
- Basic bike took kit
- Cycling computer (optional)
- Pump
Clothing
- Camp shoes or sandals
- Quick drying shorts and pants
- Synthetic long underwear
- Regular underwear
- Sun hat
- Fleece top
Camping Gear
Additional Items You May Consider
- Altimeter
- Rope
- Parachute cord
- waterproof notebook and pencil
- Paperback book
- Environmentally friendly soap
- Watch/Alarm clock
- Binoculars
- Camera (film)
- Deck of cards or other games
- Candle Lantern
- GPS
- Change of clothes
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Rock Climbing Checklist
Climbing Gear
- Quick draws
- Rock shoes
- Approach shoes
- Cams and nuts
- Gear sling
- Harness
- Helmet
- Nut tool
- Chalk bag
- General purpose biners
- Locking biners
- Belay biner and device
- Athletic tape
- Back-off biner or mailon
- Rope(s)
- Rope bag
- Self-rescue equipment
- Accessory cord/prusiks
- Guidebook
- Webbing
- Climbing daypack
- Sewn slings
Clothing
- Climbing pants
- Fleece/sweater
- Waterproof jacket
- Toque and gloves
- Eye protection (UVA and UVB)
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Kayaking Checklist
Kayak Gear
- Kayak
- Paddle with drip rings
- Personal flotation device
- Spray skirt
- Paddle float
- Bilge pump or bailer
- Emergency float line
- Extra paddle
- Kayak repair kit
Z-Drag Rescue Equipment (for whitewater paddling)
- Throw bag
- Pulleys
- Prussiks
- Carbiners
Clothing
- Sandals
- Socks
- Long sleeve shirt (for sun protection)
- Short sleeve shirt
- Neoprene gloves or pogies
- Neoprene booties
- Quick drying shorts/pants
- wicking top and/or long underwear (tops/bottoms)
- Rainwear (jacket/pants)
- Dry top or drysuit
- Wetsuit
- Gloves/mittens
- Fleece pants/tops
- Sun hat
Camping Gear
Additional Items You May Consider
- Barometer
- Rope
- Parachute cord
- waterproof notebook and pencil
- Paperback book
- Watch/Alarm clock
- Binoculars
- Camera (film)
- Deck of cards or other games
- GPS
- Change of clothes
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Canoeing Checklist
Canoe Gear
- Canoe
- Paddle
- Personal flotation device
- Bilge pump or bailer
- Emergency float line
- Extra paddle
- repair kit
Z-Drag Equipment
- Throw bag
- Pulleys
- Prussiks
- Carbiners
Clothing
- Sandals
- Socks
- Long sleeve shirt (for sun protection)
- Short sleeve shirt
- Neoprene gloves or pogies
- Neoprene booties
- Quick drying shorts/pants
- wicking top and/or long underwear (tops/bottoms)
- Rainwear (jacket/pants)
- Dry top or drysuit
- Wetsuit
- Gloves/mittens
- Fleece pants/tops
- Sun hat
Camping Gear
Additional Items You May Consider
- Barometer
- Rope
- Parachute cord
- waterproof notebook and pencil
- Paperback book
- Watch/Alarm clock
- Binoculars
- Camera (film)
- Deck of cards or other games
- GPS
- Change of clothes
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