Equipment Checklists

Equipment for a Day Hike
(This list assumes you are already wearing comfortable clothes and good walking shoes.)

Day pack or fanny pack
One-liter (minimum) canteen
Rain gear
Food for the day
Lighter or waterproof matches
First aid (bandages, moleskin)
Toilet paper, trowel
Map and/or guidebook*
Camera and film*
Binoculars*
Gloves and knit cap+
Extra shirt+
Bandana*


Equipment for and Overnight Hike

Light or medium weight hiking boots
Internal or external frame pack
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Tent/tarp and groundcloth
Lighter and/or waterproof matches
Stove and fuel
Cooking pot and eating utensils
Knife (pocket)
Water purifiers (or plan to boil your water)
More than adequate food for length of hike
Spices*
One-liter (minimum) canteen
Drinking cup
Rain gear including pack cover
Gaiters*
One pair of shorts
One pair of loose fitting, long pants+
One or two short sleeve shirt shirts
One long sleeve shirt or sweater
Knit cap
Two pairs liner socks
Two pairs socks
One or more bandanas
Long johns+
Parka (down or synthetic fill)+
Underwear (2 pair)
Toilet paper, trowel
Biodegradable soap and washcloth
Deodorant*
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Shaving kit*
Nylon cord (at least 10 feet)
Maps, guidebooks, or Data Book
Compass*
Flashlight with new batteries
Watch or clock*
Sunglasses*
First Aid kit (including moleskin)
Space blanket
Swimsuit and towel*
Extra shoes*
Repair equipment (for pack, tent, and stove)*
Camera and film*
Radio with headphones*
Insect repellent+
Sunscreen/lotion+
Hiking stick*


Additional Equipment Needed for Longer Hikes

Repair Equipment for pack, tent, stove, and clothes
Trash bag (a small one for your own trash)
Long sleeved shirt or sweater
Long johns
Film mailers*
The Appalachian Trail Companion*
Reading material*
Journal*


*Optional
+Seasonal

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