Backpacking Info

BACKPACKING BASICS

The 14 Essentials (10 essentials plus 4 )

• http://www.backpacking.net/ten-essl.html­

General list by REI:

• http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html­

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…

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