I’ve created a list of my favorite must haves below. I listed the brands of what I use/prefer for anyone that would like recommendations but please use what works best for you. Happy Trails!
-Deuter AirContact Core Backpack 60+10 L for backpacking trips and Osprey Hikelite 18 Day Pack
-Alps Mountaineering Backpacking tent
-Enlightened equipment- Revelation sleeping bag, Down type 850, 30degrees f
-Sea to summit mattress pad + pillow
-Rumpl Blanket and Rumpl towel
-Layers, layers! Base layers + camp wool socks, gloves (sun gloves and a warm pair) and extra underwear
-Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
-Darn tough socks
-Hat + Beanie
-Rain jacket + rain cover for your pack
-Hiking boots/trail runners
-Active Sandals- Tevas for water crossing
-gators (optional)
-Swimsuit
-Patagonia Fanny pack
-sunglasses
-Helinox Chair Zero Lightweight chair
-Jet Boil-Stash + Fuel
-Sea to Summit insulated cup + spork
-Cache Bearproof Can
-Lairds Superfood coffee
-Backpacking meals + snacks
-Black Diamond Hiking Poles
-Garmin InReach Mini
-Portable Chargers (10000 and 20000mAh) + charging cords
-Petzl headlamp
-Water Filters- Mini Sawyer and Katadyn Gravity Be Free + water bladder
-Nalgene or reusable water bottle
-Hammock (optional)
-Sunscreen stick + lotion, chapstick & bug spray or Ben’s repellent wipes
-Knife and bear mace spray
-EO deodorant wipes
-Huggies wipes
-First Aid Kit (great options at REI )
-ibuprofen, tums or pepto
-ziplock bags (large and small)
