checklist - Pack & Trail https://packandtrail.com Outdoor Gear Reviews Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:48:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://packandtrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cropped-PackandTrailIcon-Cropped-32x32.png checklist - Pack & Trail https://packandtrail.com 32 32 Hiking Day Trip Gear Checklist https://packandtrail.com/blog/hiking-day-trip-gear-checklist/ https://packandtrail.com/blog/hiking-day-trip-gear-checklist/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:13:34 +0000 https://pureoutside.rosscollicutt.com/?p=842  Hiking day trips are very easy to get into. You don’t need to take a lot of stuff on each trip to have a great time. Longer day trips might need a little bit more so here’s a checklist so you don’t forget to bring everything you need. This list is really only just for… Read More »Hiking Day Trip Gear Checklist

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]]>  Hiking day trips are very easy to get into. You don’t need to take a lot of stuff on each trip to have a great time. Longer day trips might need a little bit more so here’s a checklist so you don’t forget to bring everything you need. This list is really only just for a day trip. You won’t need any camping gear for the short ones.

To Do Before Hiking

Make sure you have everything

Research where you are going

Let someone know arrival and departure times

Gear To Bring Hiking

Clothing

Waterproof jacket

Waterproof pants

Warm, dry clothes

Hat

Hiking

Hiking Poles

Hiking boots or trail runners

Backpack

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Route Finding

Compass

Map

GPS

Bear spray or bear bangers

Food and Water

Water

Food

Emergency

Cell phone or radio

Emergency Location Beacon

First Aid Kit

Emergency blanket

Firestarting kit

Misc

Camera

Notebook

Extra batteries for electronics

Cash for trail fees

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There are tons of other great things that you can bring hiking on a day trip with you. What always in your backpack?

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]]> No matter how much we want to be touring every day, there are times when conditions push us towards just skiing a day on the resort. Resort skiing doesn’t demand as much gear as touring, but it still sucks to forget something so here’s a check list for it.

Ski Gear

Skis (with bindings)

Boots

Poles

Helmet

Clothing

Waterproof pants

Waterproof jacket

Gloves

Toque

Goggles/sunglasses

Ski socks

Layers for top

Layers for Bottom

Dry clothes for the ride home

Misc

Money and lift passes

Backpack

Camera

Walkie Talkies

Food

Food for lunch

Snacks

Water

Food for the ride home

Transportation

Chains for car in nasty conditions

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If you take something every time you ski at the resorts, add it in the comments and I’ll add it to the list.

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]]> I’ve been trying to ski as much as possible lately but if the trip is with people that don’t have skis or is in more technical terrain sometimes we opt to go with snowshoes. Here are the things I bring with me snowshoeing. Let me know what you bring in the comments.

Main Items

Snowshoes

Hiking Poles

Pack

Clothing

Waterproof Jacket

Waterproof Pants

Warm clothing

Toque

Gloves

Hiking boots

Gaiters

Sunglasses

Food and Water

Lunch

Camelback with water

Thermos with warm drink or soup

Navigation

GPS

Map

Compass

Miscellaneous

Camera

Chap Stick

Safety

Headlamp

Emergency Blanket

First aid kit

Satellite Communicator

Cell Phone

Also check out the Resort Skiing Gear Checklist and the Ski Touring Gear Checklist.

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]]> https://packandtrail.com/blog/snowshoe-day-trip-gear-checklist/feed/ 0 Ski Touring Day Trip Gear Checklist https://packandtrail.com/blog/ski-touring-day-trip-gear-checklist/ https://packandtrail.com/blog/ski-touring-day-trip-gear-checklist/#comments Sun, 28 Nov 2010 04:49:19 +0000 https://pureoutside.rosscollicutt.com/?p=402 With the winter upon us in full swing on the West Coast, it’s time to haul out the ski touring gear. Most of the gear I take on my day trips is similar no matter where we are going. Depending on the weather the number of layers and thicknesses will change but the basic gear… Read More »Ski Touring Day Trip Gear Checklist

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]]> With the winter upon us in full swing on the West Coast, it’s time to haul out the ski touring gear. Most of the gear I take on my day trips is similar no matter where we are going. Depending on the weather the number of layers and thicknesses will change but the basic gear stays the same. Note: Travelling in the backcountry can be dangerous and appropriate precautions should be taken. Make sure you are prepared.

Ski Gear

Skis (with bindings)

Boots

Skins

Poles

Helmet

Avi Gear

Beacon

Probe

Shovel

Clothing

Waterproof pants

Waterproof jacket

Light gloves

Heavy gloves

Toque

Goggles/sunglasses

Ski socksLayers for top

Layers for Bottom

Emergency

Headlamp

Space Blanket

Firestarting kit

General Outdoor Gear

GPS/Map/Compass

Backpack

Camera

Food

Chap stick

Sunscreen

**If you take something every time you tour, add it in the comments. I’ll add it to the list.

Don’t forget to checkout the Snowshoeing Gear Checklist and the Resort Skiing Gear Checklist.

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