The things we carry PCTA’S BACKPACKING CHECKLIST - Being prepared for both location and weather is key. The right

Fire: □ compass □ matches or lighter in a waterproof □ know how to use them container □ Smartphone or GPS □ emergency fire starter (optional – should not be your only source of 7. [...] Sun protection: □ knife or multi-tool Sunscreen and lip balm □ repair kits for stove and mattress; duct □ □ Sunglasses tape □ Hat with visor 8. [...] Hydration: □ rain jacket and pants, □ Water bottles or bladder system □ gloves and hat □ filter or other treatment system 4. [...] Shelter: □ headlamp or flashlight and extra □ Sleeping bag or quilt batteries □ tent, tarp, bivy bag or emergency blanket The 11th essential: Let someone at home know where you are going, the trailhead where you will park and when you will return. [...] The things we carry PCTA’S BACKPACKING CHECKLIST BEYOND THE ESSENTIALS □ Daypack or summit pack □ Trowel □ Rainproof pack cover □ Hand sanitizer □ Tent stakes □ Insect repellent and/or headnet □ Tent-pole repair sleeve □ Toothbrush and/or toiletry kit □ Tent footprint □ Biodegradable soap □ Sleeping pad □ Quick-dry towel □ Pillow or stuffable pillowcase □ Whistle (plus signaling mirror) □ Stove □.