Hiking and Camping Packing List

This packing list is meant for those who are camping and day hiking. This is not only a list, but also a collection of all the products and gear that I recommend!

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Pack:

• Day pack 15L to 30L (my recommendation)

Sleep System:

• Tent (my recommendation)

• Sleeping bag (if you are a hot sleeper) (if you are a cold sleeper)

• Sleeping pad (for ultra comfort) (for ultralight) (for budget)

• Camp pillow (for comfort) (for space saving - and future backpackers)

​For Food:

• Cooler (my recommendation)

• Camping stove (my recommendation) (budget option)

• Pots and Pans (my recommendation)

• Matches (my recommendation)

• Coffee system (if you are into espresso) (if you are into drip) (if you are into little mess)

• Camp silverware (my recommendation)

• Lightweight travel mug (my recommendation)

• Camp bowl (my recommendation for one) (my recommendation for a group)

• Camp plate (my recommendation for one)

• Waterbottle (my recommendation)

• Stasher Bags (find them here)

Clothing:

• Sunglasses (my recommendation)

• Ballcap/Hat/Bandana

• 2-3 pairs of hiking socks (my recommendations)

• Hiking boots or trail runners (boot recommendations) (trail runner recommendations)

• Camp sandals/shoes (my recommendations) (sandal option)

• 1 swimsuit (my favorite)

• Insulated puffy jacket (heavy insulation) (mid insulation)

• Fleece jacket (lightweight) (heavyweight)

• 2-3 pairs of hiking shorts (favorite hiking shorts) (favorite hiking skort)

• 1-2 pairs of hiking pants/leggings (favorite pants) (favorite leggings)

• 1-2 short sleeve hiking shirts (favorite cotton shirt) (favorite synthetic shirt) (favorite tank)

• 1-2 long sleeve hiking shirts (sun hoodie) (non-hooded option)

• Undergarments: underwear, sports bras, additional socks

• 1 pair of midweight baselayer pants or leggings for sleeping (my recommendation) (pants option)

• 1 long-sleeve midweight baselayer for sleeping or a long sleeve shirt for sleeping (my recommendation)

• Insulated gloves (my recommendation)

• Cozy hat (my recommendation)

• Rain jacket/poncho (my recommendation)

• Rain pants (my recommendation)

Toiletries:

• Toothbrush

• Toothpaste

• Sunscreen (my recommendation)

• Shampoo/Conditioner

• Hairbrush

• Chapstick

• Lotion

• Fash wash (my recommendation)

• Bug spray (my recommendation - deet free)

• Ponytails

• Travel towel

• Nail clippers

• Menstrual products

• Prescription medications

• Personal meds: ibuprofen, motion sickness medications

Other gear:

• Headlamp/Flashlight (my recommendation)

• Water filter (my recommendation)

• Trekking poles (my recommendation)

• Emergency whistle (my recommendation)

• Powerbank for your phone (my recommendation)

• Phone chargers

• Camera chargers

• Money/Credit card/Debit Card

• Tote/fanny pack/bag (my recommendation)

Things you may want, but are not necessary:

• 1 to 3 liter water bladder (my recommendation)

• Personal first aid kit (build your own here) (or purchase one)

• Trowel (my recommendation)

• Pee cloth (I love the Kula Cloth)

• Blister tape/Leuko Tape (my recommendation)

• Biofreeze

• Antichafe items: baby powder, glide stick

• Duck tape

• Camera

• Journal

• Book

• Card games

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xoxo,

LDH