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Beginners Guide from a Beginner

Deirdre Leighton
Mar 21, 2017
University of Maine
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I have recently started to think about the idea of backpacking. Now when a person hears the word backpacking, two concepts come to mine. Either backpacking through Europe or backpacking through the mountains. I am writing a list of the latter. However, I am not expereinced in the later as much as I am experienced in the former, but I have done lengthy research and I hope to be experienced some day because hiking really is an enjoyable hobby. Here is a beginner's list or guide to what a backpacker should have on a trip through the mountains.

  • Water Purification Tablets or Sawyer mini water filter
  • Backpack
  • Map (protective case/lamenated)
  • Compass

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Headlamp
  • Extra batteries
  • Runner's belt (to carry phone and lipbalm etc)
  • First Aid Kit (blisters, adhesive bandages of various sizes, several gauze pads, adhesive tape, disinfecting ointment, over-the-counter pain medication, pen and paper. Nitrile gloves also deserve consideration.)
  • Lighter
  • FireStarter (Candidates include dry tinder tucked away in a plastic bag; candles; priming paste; heat “nuggets” (chipped-wood clusters soaked in resin). Even lint trappings from a household clothes dryer can work.) Or one of these cool expensive fire starters from REI

  • CampStove (Not necessary if you know how to build up a fire).
  • Knife
  • Waterproof Container
  • Backpacking Tents with footprint

  • Sleeping Bag

  • Sleeping Pad
  • Whistle
  • Trekking Poles (Ski Poles)
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Bug Spray
  • Toothbrush
  • Tissues
  • Biodegradable soap

  • Quick-dry towel
  • Trip initierary
  • Small Amount of Cash


Food

  • Food Compressible and rehydrateable
  • WATER WATER WATER (make sure you can carry it though)
  • Extra Day's Supply of Food
  • Energy Foods
  • Energy Beverages
  • Meals
  • Bear Canister

Clothing

  • Wicking T shirt
  • Wicking Underwear
  • Quick drying pants or shorts

  • Rainwear
  • Long sleeve shirt (Sun or bugs)
  • Fleece jacket
  • Hat
  • Hiking Boots

  • Socks (Wool)
  • Gaiters

Others/ optionals

  • Reading Material
  • Binoculars (light weight)

  • Phone
  • Camera
  • Sanitary Products
  • Pre-moistened wipes
  • Solar Charger

  • Duct tape
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