SOLO HIKING CHECK LIST


This is my checklist I use for each hike (usually 4-5 days).


I can get by Solo with this.


Perishables:

  • Food
  • Water Bottles/Water

Basics: (14 oz w/o watch, money/id, GPS)

  • Water treatment
  • Flashlight
  • Matches
  • Map (waterproof container)
  • AT detail sheet
  • Knife
  • Money/ID
  • Watch
  • Extra garbage/storage bags
  • Permits (not on AT)
  • GPS + extra batteries (not on AT)

Weather/Sun:

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimsuit

Weather/Cold:

  • Fleece
  • Down vest
  • Crampons
  • Long Underwear
  • Cocoon sack 4 5/8 oz

Weather/Rain:

  • Rain Jacket
  • Rain Pants
  • Pack cover 5 1/8 oz

Weather/bugs:

  • Hat netting
  • Bug Spray

Hiking:

  • Bandana
  • Hat
  • Camera/film/battery
  • Polls

Clothes:

  • Hiking pants with zip off legs
  • Underwear
  • 2 Hiking shirts
  • 2 pair hiking socks
  • Boots
  • Bandana

Sleeping:

  • Pillow
  • Sleeping pad (UL4 20 oz)
  • Sleeping bag 30 degree (46 5/8 oz)
  • Tent (48 oz)
  • Tent Footprint (5 oz with case)
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Eating: 17 ¼ oz (+ fuel)

  • Cup
  • Spoon
  • oap/wash rag
  • Cookware
  • Matches
  • Stove
  • Fuel for stove
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss

Emergency: 6 ¾ oz (- firestarter)

  • Firestarter
  • Leatherman
  • Wire
  • Duct tape
  • Cord
  • Extra flashlight
  • Fishing line

First aid: 7oz

  • Band-Aids
  • Neosporin
  • Cut strips
  • Tap
  • Gauze
  • Alcohol wipes
  • Bite ease
  • Tweezers
  • Medicine
  • Vaseline
  • Moisturizer
  • Moleskin
  • Blister stuff (2nd skin)
  • Eye drops
  • Razor blade

Personal Care/Toiletry: 6 ¾ oz, 2 ¾ oz (no towel)

  • Toilet paper
  • Trowel
  • Washcloth/zip lock wash bag/soap
  • Towel
  • Comb
  • Deodorant

Entertainment:

  • MP3
  • Book
  • Cards

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