Zo went for a solo backpacking trip. This is everything she packed for one night in the backcountry.
GEAR
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Sleeping bag - Mountain Hardwear Bishop Pass -9
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Waterproof compression sack -
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Inflatable sleeping mat - EXPED 3R
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40-50L backpack - Osprey Ariel 55 (brain removed)
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1L Water bottle
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Water filter - Befree filter
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Packable stove with pot- MSR PocketRocket
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Long handled spoon - Essential spoon
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4oz Isobutane fuel canister
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Waterproof hiking boots - Salomon Quest 4
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Headlamp and spare batteries - Petzl Actik Core
SAFETY
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Bear spray
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Mineral sunscreen - Salt and Stone 30 SPF
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Sunglasses
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Hat
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First aid kit - Canadian outdoor custom summer kit
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Whistle
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Emergency communication tool - Zoleo satellite device
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Bear hang kit (dry bag, carabiner, 15 metres of 4mm nylon utility cord)
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Bug spray with Deet or icaridin
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Phone with pre-downloaded area map / trail route
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Physical waterproof topo map
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Multitool / Pocket knife - Leatherman wingman
FOOD
I usually have a hearty breakfast before I leave and eat energy bars throughout the hike for lunch
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Electrolytes - Skratch labs
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Plenty of snacks (trail mix, sesame snaps)
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3-4 Energy bars - Naak bars
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Dinner - High calorie freeze-dried meal
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Breakfast - Oatmeal with dried fruit
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One backup freeze-dried meal
CLOTHING
*Weather / location dependent
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Long sleeve sun shirt - Mountain Hardwear Crater Lake
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Lightweight pants/shorts - Mountain Hardwear Dynama
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Synthetic or merino sports bra / tank-top
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Merino base layers
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2x merino wool socks - Smartwool hike targeted cushion
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Buff / bandana
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Packable rain jacket* - Mountain Hardwear Stretch Ozonic
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Synthetic or down jacket for chilly alpine nights* - Arcteryx Atom
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Swimsuit*
PERSONAL ITEMS
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Toothbrush & toothpaste
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Deodorant - Salt and Stone
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Biodegradable toilet paper
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Hand sanitizer
OPTIONAL
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Trekking poles
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Tent footprint
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Microfibre towel
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DSLR or mirrorless camera
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