Backpacking Checklist 2.0
When traveling, short-term or long-term, it is important to have a list of everything you need before you leave. This reduces your anxiety, stress, and money. If you buy things you need in advance, you can find cheaper options. I made this mistake with my Filter, Pants, and Shirts. I’ve since corrected my them.
In total, the bag on my back will weigh around 12 pounds, not including food or water. All items on my person add up to about 8 pounds. All in all, if I assume my food weighs 5 pounds, my entire weight will come to around 25 pounds.
This here is my Checklist of all the things I think I will need when I am traversing the globe. If you have any suggestions, go ahead and leave me a comment.
| Pack: Osprey Talon 44 (Blk) | Packing | 149.95 | 2 lb | 1 |
| Tent: Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 | Packing | 303.95 | 2 lb, 4 oz | 1 |
| Therma Rest Neoair Sleep Pad, (Lg) | Packing | 179.95 | 1 lb | 1 |
| Sleeping Bag | Packing | Free | 3 lb, 9 oz | 1 |
| 550 Paracord 50 feet | On Body | 4.39 | 5 oz | 1 |
| Clothing Stuff Sack | Packing | Free | 1 | |
| Compression Stuff Sack (Med.) | Packing | Free | 1 | |
| Rain Pack Cover (Grn) | Packing | 21.99 | 4 oz | 1 |
| TOTAL: | PACKING | $660.23 | 9 lb, 9 oz | 1 |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | 1 |
| Merrel Hiking Shoes (Tan) | On Body | 109.89 | 2 lb, 6 oz | 1 |
| Merino Wool Cushion Socks (Gray, 1) | Clothes | 15.95 | 2 oz | 1 |
| Summer Hiking Socks, Merino (Blu, 1) | On Body | 18.89 | 2 oz | 1 |
| Kuhl Synthetic Polyester Pants (Gray) | On Body | 56.99 | 12 oz | 1 |
| Synthetic T-Shirt (Grn) | On Body | 21.53 | 5 oz | 1 |
| Longsleeve Synthetic Shirt (Blk) | Clothes | 3.95 | 1 lb | 1 |
| Winter Scarf (Red) | Clothes | Free | 7 oz | 1 |
| Ghost Whisperer Jacket (Blk) | Clothes | 142.83 | 7 oz | 1 |
| Padagonia Rain Coat (Blu) | On Body | 1.05 | 8 oz | 1 |
| Patagonia Rain Pants (Blu) | Clothes | Free | 8 oz | 1 |
| Head Lamp Black Diamond (Grn) | On Body | 23.95 | 1 | |
| AAA Batteries (4) | Misc. | Free | 1 | |
| Sun Glasses | Clothes | Free | 1 | |
| ExOfficio Boxer Briefs (2) | On Body | 42.05 | 4 oz | 1 |
| TOTAL: | CLOTHES | $436.81 | 7 lb, 1 oz | 1 |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | 1 |
| Mini-Stove; Wood Fueled (and sack) | Cooking | Free | 10 oz | 1 |
| 600ml Titanium Pot (and sack) | Cooking | 28.5 | 4 oz | 1 |
| Cleaning Sponges | Cooking | Free | 0 oz | 1 |
| Titanium Spoon, Chopsticks (and sack) | Cooking | Free | 0 oz | 1 |
| Bic Lighter | Cooking | Free | 0 oz | 1 |
| Small Matches | Cooking | Free | 0 oz | 1 |
| Homemade Pot Cozy | Cooking | 2.05 | 0 oz | 1 |
| Sawyer Mini Water Filter | Cooking | 24.95 | 2 oz | 1 |
| 50 oz. Water Bottles (2) | Cooking | Free | 0 oz | 1 |
| Fishing System | Cooking | Free | 1 | |
| TOTAL: | COOKING | $55.50 | 1 lb, 5 oz | 1 |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | 1 |
| Toothbrush | Hygiene | 4.26 | 2 oz | 1 |
| Toothpaste | Hygiene | Free | 1 oz | 1 |
| Toilet Paper | Hygiene | Free | 4 oz | 1 |
| TOTAL: | HYGIENE | $4.26 | 7 oz | 1 |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | 1 |
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Misc. | 120 | 9 0z | 1 |
| Sony Cyber Shot DW800 20 MP Camera | On Body | 82.63 | 4 oz | 1 |
| Passport, 28 Pages | On Body | Free | 2 oz | 1 |
| Solar Powered Charger, Plugs, and Cords | Misc. | 23.95 | 9 oz | 1 |
| Gerber Knife | On Body | Free | 1 | |
| Compass: Flat, Multi Purpose | Misc. | Free | 0 oz | 1 |
| Mountain Climbers Clips | On Body | Free | 1 | |
| Sewing Kit, Zip Ties | Misc. | Free | 0 oz | 1 |
| Harmonica | Misc. | 1 | 1 | |
| Pencil | Misc. | Free | 1 oz | 1 |
| Pencil Sharpener | Misc. | Free | 0 oz | 1 |
| Moleskin Journal 193 Pages | Misc. | 12.95 | 5 oz | 1 |
| TOTAL: | MISC. | $163.48 | 1 lb, 6 oz | 1 |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | 1 |
| Band Aids | First Aid | Free | 0 oz | 1 |
| Pain Relief (10 Tablets) | First Aid | Free | 0 oz | 1 |
| Diarrhea Medicine (12 Tablets) | First Aid | 9.99 | 0 oz | 1 |
| Bandages | First Aid | 10.95 | 1 oz | 1 |
| TOTAL: | FIRST AID | $20.94 | 1 oz | 1 |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | 1 |
| Estimated Worn Weight | On Body | _ | 5 lb, 4 oz | 1 |
| Estimated Bag Weight | Packing | _ | 15 lb, 8 oz | 1 |
| Estimated Consumable Weight | Food | _ | 6 lb | 1 |
| Estimated Total | All Categories | $1,341.22 | 26 lb, 12 oz | 1 |
Minimalist Packer 
March 21, 2016 at 6:33 pm
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March 22, 2016 at 5:31 pm
I find making lists helps me minimize my anxiety on a daily level. Good idea you have there. Hey, where can I find those pants retail, what store carries them? And have you found a rain jacket that does not look dorkie? I’m getting ready for my trip to Scotland & need a good, rainproof, light weight jacket.
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March 22, 2016 at 5:46 pm
The rain gear that I have is light, and it cost me a dollar. Granted, I got it at a yard sale and if I had bought it retail I would be out 100+ bucks. Any type of rain coat with pants will make you look a little dorky hahaha, but you can at least be dry. Perhaps you can just wear a rain jacket? I highly recommend Padagonia (Or is it Patagonia?). It’s what I have =]
As for good hiking pants, any major sports store will have it. If you can have things shipped to you, I strongly recommend REI or a similar store. Remember: Never get clothing that has cotton in it, avoid jeans, and always look for a polyester or synthetic material.
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