Going hiking and camping soon?
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Packing your hiking bag may seem simple...
...until you are on the road and you see that you forgot the most important thing!
Fortunately, we have prepared for you this checklist with all the essential equipment for hiking and camping .
With this list, you'll never forget anything again, I promise! Watch:
To easily print this list in PDF format, click here.
- Backpack
- Tent and pegs
- Sleeping bag
- Floor mat/inflatable mattress
- Small backpack for hiking
- Solar cream
- Flashlight (or headlamp) + batteries
- Walking shoes
- Sandals or flip flops
- Anti-blister socks
- Thick socks
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Thick shirt
- Pants
- Underwear
- Thermal clothing
- Rain gear
- Fleece/wool gloves
- Brimmed hat
- Beanie
- Clean clothes (for the return trip)
- One liter water bottle
- Matches/lighter
- Hiking map + compass
- First aid kit
- Whistle
- Rope (15 m.)
- Swiss knife
- Sunglasses
- Stove
- Windscreen for stove
- Lantern
- Fire starter
- Matches or lighter
- Water filter (water purifier like this)
- Insect repellent
- Toilet paper
- Garbage bags
- Sewing kit
- First aid kit
- Water reservoir
- Bear container
- Biodegradable soap
- Scraping sponge
- Napkin
- Cooking tools
- Pot and pan
- Cutting board
- Pan tongs
- Food
- Spices
- Cereal bars
-GPS
- Walkie-talkies
- Avalanche Beacon
- Waterproofing shoes
- Waterproof gaiters
- Snow shovel
- Sunglasses
- Saucepan (to melt the snow)
- Tent pegs for snow
- Trekking poles
- Shoes for the snow
- Crampons
- Ice axe
- Camera + memory cards
- Binoculars
- Bowl + plate
- Insulated mug
- Spoon + fork
- Toiletry bag
- Aid kit
- Lip balm
- Books
- Moisturizer
- Pen + notebook
- Foldable camping chair
- Walking sticks
- Scarf
- Fishing equipment + license
- Waterproof bag
- First, put your sleeping bag in the bottom of the backpack , for a light but solid foundation.
- Put the heaviest objects (clothes, food and kitchen utensils) in the middle of the back in the main compartment, near your center of gravity.
- In men, the center of gravity is towards the middle of the back , and in women it tends to be located towards the lower back .
- Put the lightest objects like your tent, your maps and hiking guides in the top of the bag . Likewise, keep the light equipment you will need during the day within easy reach, such as your camera, water bottle, lip balm, etc.
- Test your backpack to make sure everything is tidy! Take a few steps with your bag on your shoulders to see if you can walk comfortably.
- Important: remember to place the heaviest part of your backpack closest to and towards the middle of your back.
There you go, now you are ready for an unforgettable hike and a unforeseen camping experience. !
It's still more practical with a checklist, isn't it?
And above all, don't forget to respect nature and pick up all your waste!
