BACKPACKING BASICS
The 14 Essentials (10 essentials plus 4 )
General list by REI:
What you pack all depends on where and how long you are going. Below are some general checklists to use as a guide. You will find yourself customizing and building your own mental checklist over time.
- REI Backpacking checklist: https://www.rei.com/l…
- Overnight list: http://www.backpackin…
- Another printable checklist: http://www.backpackin…
- From Sierra Trading Post: http://www.sierratrad…
Every backpacker should know and strive to follow Leave No Trace principles.
In its simplest form, Leave No Trace is about making good decisions to protect the world around you – the world we all enjoy.
- To learn more, visit https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles.
Short article and video on how to layer your clothing to keep the weight down…