Our comprehensive backpacking essentials checklist features required and optional gear, clothing and accessories. Hit the trail with confidence!

Backpacking Checklist Note: This list is intentionally extensive; not every backpacker will bring every item on every trip. The Ten Essentials (for safety, survival and basic comfort)

Dec 3, 2024 · Using a backpacking checklist is the best way to take stock of your kit before heading out. Our handy list covers the essentials for anything from an overnight to a week out in the wilderness.

Sep 26, 2024 · After years of honing our backpacking gear to find the balance of weight, comfort, and preparedness, these are the items you’ll find in our backpacks. We put together this Ultimate …

To determine what you need to bring on a backpacking trip, think about how far you plan to hike, how remote the location is and what the weather forecast has in store. This list is intentionally …

Sep 26, 2025 · This is the ultimate REI camping checklist, featuring Yeti, Lodge, Stanley, Coleman, and OXO. Shop camp kitchen gear, fireside essentials, and backpacking tools.

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Our list includes everything we consider essential for a successful backpacking trip, along with a few optional items for you to consider. You will want to tailor your selection to fit the length, difficulty, and …

If you enjoy camping and hiking, take it to the next level with backpacking. Here's a primer on how to get ready for your first trip.

The list includes many more items than you’ll likely need for short treks in or near developed areas, though you can adapt it to your needs for these trips. *These items are part of the Ten Essentials …