I'd like to throw in my check lists for day hiking and multi-day trips. They are generic lists as reminders, not gear specific. Of course there will be items on my list that you wouldn't take, but I'm very interested in other items you might include.
Please note my "apres hiking" section. I have a little kit in the trunk that makes returning to the trailhead more comfortable. Having things to eat and drink, to clean up with, comfy shoes and warm dry clothes, can be a real treat. Experience pays off– like trailhead toilets with no TP. Not bad things to have when traveling by car anyway.
Day hiking checklist:
( ) Note to trusted person on destination and return time
( ) Pack
( ) Trekking poles
( ) Water container(s)
( ) Water treatment (chemicals, Steripen, filter)
( ) First aid kit
( ) Spare personal medications)
( ) Lighting (headlamp, flashlight)
( ) Spare batteries
( ) Knife
( ) Whistle
( ) Signal mirror (use compass if available)
( ) Fire starting (Mini-Bic lighter, firesteel, matches, tinder)
( ) Emergency shelter (space blanket, bivy, poncho tarp)
( ) Duct tape
( ) Spare line
( ) Sun screen
( ) Insect repellent
( ) Toilet paper
( ) Cat hole tool (trowel, stake, sharp stick)
( ) Sanitizing hand cleaner
( ) Sunglasses
( ) Reading glasses
( ) Wallet (ID, medical card, credit card, cash)
( ) Compass
( ) Maps
( ) Bandana
( ) Hat
( ) Gloves
( ) Gaiters
( ) Spare socks
( ) Rain gear
( ) Insulation layer
( ) Wind shirt
( ) Insect head net
( ) Food
( ) Extra food
Assumed worn or in the car:
( ) Boots/shoes
( ) Socks
( ) Pants/shorts
( ) Base layer tee
( ) Briefs
Optional:
( ) GPS
( ) Emergency beacon (SPOT, EPIRB)
( ) Camera
( ) Camera accessories (tripod, spare batteries, memory cards)
( ) Binoculars
( ) Kitchen kit (stove, fuel, cup, bowl, spork)
( ) Radio/MP3 player
( ) Book
( ) Cellular phone
( ) Fishing gear
( ) Sit pad/chair
( ) Umbrella
( ) Notebook and pen
Apres hike kit:
( ) Comfortable shoes
( ) Socks
( ) Change of clothing
( ) Soap
( ) Towels
( ) Washcloth
( ) Toilet paper
( ) Shaving kit
( ) Water
( ) Snacks
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Multi-day hiking checklist:
( ) Note to trusted person on destination and return time
( ) Pack
( ) Trekking poles
( ) Shelter (tent, tarp, bivy)
( ) Poles
( ) Stakes
( ) Guy lines
( ) Footprint/ground cloth
( ) Bug screen
( ) Sleeping bag/quilt
( ) Sleeping pad
( ) Water container(s)
( ) Water treatment (chemicals, Steripen, filter)
( ) First aid kit
( ) Spare personal medications)
( ) Lighting (headlamp, flashlight)
( ) Spare batteries
( ) Knife
( ) Whistle
( ) Signal mirror (use compass if available)
( ) Fire starting (Mini-Bic lighter, firesteel, matches, tinder)
( ) Emergency shelter (space blanket, bivy, poncho tarp)
( ) Sun screen
( ) Duct tape
( ) Spare line
( ) Insect repellent
( ) Toilet paper
( ) Cat hole tool (trowel, stake, sharp stick)
( ) Sanitizing hand cleaner
( ) Sunglasses
( ) Reading glasses
( ) Wallet (ID, medical card, credit card, cash)
( ) Additional hygiene items (comb, toothbrush, floss, toothpaste, soap)
( ) Compass
( ) Maps
( ) Bandana
( ) Hat
( ) Gloves
( ) Gaiters
( ) Spare socks
( ) Rain gear
( ) Insulation layer(s)
( ) Wind shirt
( ) Insect head net
( ) Kitchen kit (stove, fuel, pot, cup, bowl, spork)
( ) Food (make your own food checklist)
( ) Extra food
( ) Bear bag kit
Assumed worn or in the car:
( ) Boots/shoes
( ) Socks
( ) Pants/shorts
( ) Base layer tee
( ) Briefs
Optional:
( ) Bear can
( ) GPS
( ) Emergency beacon (SPOT, EPIRB)
( ) Camera
( ) Camera accessories (tripod, lenses, spare batteries, memory cards)
( ) Binoculars
( ) Radio/MP3 player
( ) Book
( ) Cellular phone
( ) Fishing gear
( ) Sit pad/chair
( ) Umbrella
( ) Notebook and pen
( ) Camp shoes
Apres hike kit:
( ) Comfortable shoes
( ) Socks
( ) Change of clothing
( ) Soap
( ) Towels
( ) Washcloth
( ) Toilet paper
( ) Water
( ) Snacks
