For those of you that might think a back country hiking trip is intimidating, I hope to simplify the task by sharing my pack list. This trip is a one night trip that includes sleeping in a shelter, so it is more or less a very light weight trip compared to those that require a tent and more food and clothing. I plan to drive to the trail head the night before and be back at the car for breakfast the morning after we camp, so I will be able to leave some things in the car, too. I will also bring my dog, Althea, along and she has her own pack to lighten my load (and expel some of her abundant energy!)
For my backpack:
- Food/snacks (a little extra just in case)
- Stove
- Gas
- Pot to boil water in
- Spork (an all in one fork, spoon and knife)
- Lighter, fire starter
- Extra Clothes – socks, liners, underwear, undershirt, rain jacket
- Pack cover
- TP and shovel (for the special places…)
- Multi-tool
- Cordage
- First Aid Kit
- Water bottles, bladder
- Steripen (water purifier)
- Tripod
- Camera
- Sleeping bag
- Hammock
- Slap straps (to hang hammock)
- Sleeping pad
- Flashlight
- Headlight
- Spare Batteries
- Summit/day pack
To wear when I set out hiking:
- Hiking pants
- Socks
- Liner socks
- Boots
- Hiking shirt
- Undershirt
- Garmin watch
For Althea’s Pack:
- Dog food
- Leash
- Dog bowl
- Water bottles
- Bear bell
To bring & leave in car:
- Tent
- Extra sleeping bag/pad
- Cooler with water and Mountain Dew
- Fleece Jacket, hat and gloves
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what is a bear bell?
A bell that jingles as we hike to alert the bears of our presence thereby (hopefully) preventing an encounter.
if you don’t take althea, do you wear the bell?
I will if I have to, but it is slightly less annoying to me if I make her wear it!
I’m excited! Should I bring Breanna? She could be my hiking partner if I’m slower than the rest of you
I could come and bring Heisman and then I wouldn’t have to hike, he would just drag me
Do it! Breanna is the only reason I was able to make it up Mitchell the first time
You can bring Breanna, the only thing is we are staying in a shelter that we may have to share, so I will probably sleep in the hammock outside if someone doesn’t want Althea in there.
And with Breanna, there is no need for a bear bell!
that is true! No need for walkie talkies either
All you would have to do is be quiet for a moment, listen for the howls and we would know where Melissa (well at least Breanna is!)
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