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Let's Go Backpacking

Backpacking can add a whole new dimension to your camping experience, but it does take a little extra planning on your part to have an enjoyable trip.  Plan ahead and have a great time.

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Here are a few links with ideas for backpacking:

Coleman Tips and Advice for Backpacking
Backpacker Magazine
The Lightweight Backpacker
The Camper's Companion
the backpacker.com

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Backpacking Packing List
(see also camping and backpacking cooking gear)

• Backpack
• flashlight and extra batteries (easily accessible)
  
• large garbage bags (to cover packs at night or during rain)
• food bag and rope (to put food up a tree at night)
  
• Tent (make sure you have all parts!)
  
• Stove & fuel (information)
  
• Matches or lighter
  
• Saw (the Sven-Saw is a good one)
  
• Water containers (to carry water from water source- creek) - 1/2 gallon water jug works well
• way to purify water
• Small lantern (optional)
• Small trowel (example)
  
• Toilet paper
• Group tarp (optional in the case of rain)
• Pot and lid (do not use a regular mess kit)
  
• Skillet (best to use non-stick)
  
• Pot holder
  
• Spatula
• Table cloth (optional) (easy to make see Basic Sewing Honor)
  
• Plate and/or bowl
• Mug or cup (make sure that it can hold hot liquids- it's good to have one with a lid)
  
• oil
• salt & cinnamon
• spoon, fork and knife (Spork - also available at Walmart)
  
• biodegradable dish soap
• small towel
• sleeping bag (information)
  
• sleeping pad (information)
  
• something to sit on (optional - must be very light weight - a garbage bag will work) (Crazy Creek), (stool)
  
• walking stick
• camera (optional)
• compass
• water bottle
• Band-aids
• hot hands (optional)
  
• Chapstick