Hiking Checklist

- The things that I carry around and are helpful

One Day Hike / Trekking

Multi Day Hikes / Camping

  • 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

Mountaineering / Winter Backpacking

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