Welcome to Backpack Buddy!
If you're an avid hiker who often forgets what to pack before heading out on an adventure, you've come to the right place. Our website offers a simple solution to ensure that you never leave anything behind again.
Tomorrow's Weather
Click on the categories below and add your items to the list:
- Hiking boots
- Backpack
- Trekking poles
- Moisture-wicking underwear
- Moisture-wicking T-shirt
- Quick-drying pants/shorts
- Long-sleeve shirt (for sun, bugs)
- Lightweight fleece or jacket
- Boots or shoes suited to terrain
- Socks (synthetic or wool)
- Extra clothes (beyond the minimum expectation)
Additional items for rainy and/or cold weather:
- Rainwear (jacket and pants)
- Long underwear
- Warm, insulated jacket or vest
- Fleece pants
- Gloves or mittens
- Warm hat
Optional:
- Bandana or Buff
- Gaiters (for rainy, snowy or muddy conditions)
- Water bottles and/or reservoir
- Water filter/purifier or chemical treatment
- Trail snacks
- Lunch
- Extra day's supply of food
- Map
- Compass
Optional:
- Route description or guidebook
- Altimeter watch
- GPS
- Satellite messenger/personal locator beacon
- First-aid kit or first-aid supplies
- Lighter/matches and firestarter
- Emergency shelter
- Whistle
- Two itineraries: 1 left with friend + 1 under car seat
- Hand sanitizer
- Menstrual products
- Prescription medications
Sun protection:
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses(+ sunglasses straps)
- Sun hat
- SPF-rated lip balm
Optional:
- Insect repellent
- Toilet paper
- Urinary products
- Sanitation trowel (if no toilets)
- Baby wipes
- Alcohol or antiseptic wipes
- Blister treatments
- Knife or multi-tool
- Small gear-repair kit (duct tape, zip ties, etc)
- Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Camera
- Interpretive field guide(s)
- Outdoor journal with pen/pencil
- Binoculars
- Two-way radios
- Power bank
- Credit card and/or cash
- ID
- Mobile Phone
Always Remember *
The exact items you take for each trip can be based on considerations such as weather, difficulty, duration and distance.