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Hike Checklist

I often copy and paste my Trello checklist for long/difficult day hikes which need mindful preparation. Now copy-pasting it here on my blog so that it can be easily shared by others too.

The list is not intended to be generalized one, rather it is a personalized list of items that I usually carry.


* marked items are for convenience

Clothing

  • Comfortable clothes – long sleeve T shirt with hoodie and hiking pants
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Gloves
  • Hat
  • Beanie*
  • Sleep mask*
  • Extra socks*
  • Extra top layer*
  • Extra bottom layer*
  • Extra underwear*

Trail

  • Hiking shoes
  • Hiking poles*
  • Spikes*

Food and drinks

  • 2 ltr water with electrolytes
  • Trail mix
  • Energy bar
  • Fruits*
  • Chewing gum*

Electronics

  • Phone
  • Headlamp
  • USB cable*
  • Earbuds*
  • Sony A7C camera*
  • Tripod*
  • Powerbank*
  • Offline Spotify playlists*

Emergency and survival

  • Water filter
  • Emergency blanket
  • Fire lighter
  • Swiss knife

Navigation

  • Offline Google Maps
  • Offline AllTrails Map

Medical aid

  • Painkiller medicine
  • Compact first aid kit
  • Altitude sickness medicine*
  • Fever medicine*
  • Stomach pain medicine*

Useful link for products https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html


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