Hiking Checklist

 - The things that I carry around and are helpful

• Strong day backpack / rucksack (preferably water proof)

• Hiking / Trekking shoes

• At least 2 liters of water (more if it's a dry hike)

• Torch and new batteries

• Cap/Hat and sunglasses

• Snacks and energy bars

• Medication if any

• Towel or a cloth (came in handy for me)

• Hiking Poles if you are used to them

• Map/GPS and compass or know your trail

• Clothing - Depends on weather (Long sleeves and cargo, fleece, hard shell, soft shell)

• First Aid Kit

• Rain gear if the weather calls for it

For a detailed list please see REI-Day Hike Checklist

• Strong backpack / rucksack (preferably water proof)

• Hiking / Trekking shoes

• Atleast 2 liters of water (more if it's a dry hike)

• Torch and new batteries

• Snacks and energy bars

• Medication if any

• Towel or a cloth (came in handy for me)

• Hiking Poles if you are used to them

• Map/GPS and compass or know your trail

• Clothing - Depends on weather (Long sleeves and cargo, fleece, hard shell, soft shell)

• First Aid Kit

• Rain gear if the weather calls for it

• Toiletries

     AND

• Tent - preferably water proof

• Sleeping bag

• Sleeping mat

• Pocket knife

• Lighter and matches

• Stove and Food

• Cookware & crockery

For a detailed list please see REI-Backpacking Checklist

Equipment

• Ice Axe with a sling

• Crampons

• Helmet

• Gaiters

• Harness and locking carabiners, ropes - If roping up

• Glacier traversal / Crevasse rescue gear - See here

• Snow shovel

• Gas stove, utensils

• Nalgene water bottles (2 atleast)

• Headlamp with extra batteries

• Mountaineering boots

• Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad

• Sunglasses/glacier glasses

• Lipbalm, sunscreen and toiletries

• Snow goggles

• Snow shoes

Clothing

• 4 layers of top & Parka (base, fleece, down, shell)

• 4 layers of bottom (base/thermal, fleece, soft shell, snow pants)

• Rain gear

• Gloves - Warm gloves w/wo liner, Mid waterproof glove, Mittens for emergencies

• Bandana, Cap/hat

• Balaclava or face mask

Others: Food. For a detailed list see here