Day Hike Packing Checklist

Our packing lists are designed to be thorough - you should always consider your specific trip plans and weather and add or remove items as necessary.  If you'd like advice on what to pack for a specific trip, feel free to stop by any store location and speak to our staffers!

Essentials

• Trip plan left with someone back home
• Map
• Compass
• Flashlight / Headlamp with spare batteries
• Lighter / firestarter
• Matches in a waterproof container
• First Aid kit
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Knife or multitool
• Emergency contact device (Cell, satellite phone, SPOT)
• Any necessary permits

Clothing

• Hiking boots or shoes
• Gaiters
• Wool socks and liners
• Base layers
• Hiking pants / shorts
• Short sleeved shirt (not cotton)
• Long sleeved shirt (for bugs/sun)
• Insulation appropriate for the weather (At least a midlayer, possibly toque, mitts, jacket)
• Underwear
• Sun Hat
• Bandana
• Rainwear
• Watch

Food

• Snacks
• Water bottle
• Water treatment
• Garbage bag(s)

Camping Gear

• Backpack with rain cover or liner
• Toilet paper and trowel

You may want to bring...

• Insect repellent
• Lip balm
• Trekking poles
• Camera, plus spare batteries
• GPS
• Bear banger/screamer
• Sock liners
• Duct tape