First Backpacking Trip

[Drewdog10]

Hi all, this will be my first time ever backpacking in the mountains. I honestly don’t know what to bring. It will only be a 3 day backpacking trip in warm weather. I was wondering if anyone could give me tips and or a checklist of what to bring. Thank you!

 

[Loo.wii]

Bottle of whiskey. a few bricks. a pair of underwear.
packing list here. https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=what+should+i+bring+back+packing

 

[EdP]

A better approach would be to make a list, show it to us, and ask "what did I miss." I'd be happy to comment on it and I'm sure others will too.

 

[Drewdog10]

A better approach would be to make a list, show it to us, and ask "what did I miss." I'd be happy to comment on it and I'm sure others will too.

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[*zap*]

nail clipper, tweezers.....

 

[EdP]

Are you hunting or just hiking? What's for breakfast? Going to poop? Going to brush your teeth. Come on man, put some effort into it.

 

[dreadi]

Too many socks.
One pair of merino wool socks.

 

[adamm88]

not an experienced backpacker but have done it a few times, Id add camp shoes, nothing like walking around in camp to cool/Dry feet off in crocs or your prefered shoe. Sleeping pad? it doesn't show on your list. Obviously pack cloth appropriate for the weather. if your first aide kit doesnt have imodium i would add plenty of that.

Also test your gear in your back yard or car camping. 3 days is long enough depending on where your going to be pretty miserable if your gear selection is off........

 

[logan123]

Buying everything on Amazon? Fast route to a 60# pack of junk

 

[D.Blake]

Unless you're an octopus, take it easy on the socks. One pair should do it.

Knife/Multitool
Charger
Spare headlamp

 

[Dave0317]

How did the trip go? Or is this a ways in the future yet? Figure we are running out of warm weather in most mountains by now.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

This is the way to do it folks! Learn what works for you on backpacking trips, get proficient in the woods, scout your butt off. So many folks only time backpacking and camping is during hunting season and it’s glaring who those folks are.

OP, I noticed no water and just filtration on your list. Have you verified water sources are abundant? Don’t go off of google maps or onx, they are incorrect all the time.

I’d also add a glassing pad or lightweight chair into the mix.

Something to consider… Do you need a tent? 90+% of my backpacking trips are sleeping pad on the ground and sleeping bag only. I usually bring a 10x10 tyvek sheet and some cordage as an emergency snow or heavy rain shelter.

 

[mtg]

Regarding socks, quality is a must. I pack one more pair than the days of my trip. More than once it’s been good to have an extra when I or another on the trip accidentally slipped into the drink! The exception to this is if I’ll have time to wash n dry a pair… which does happen in longer trips as I’m usually parked at high mountain lakes fishing. Also, I want clean pair for the trip out. I strongly recommend “camp shoes”. Mine are cheap foam flip flops.

 

[Dos Perros]

How did the trip go?

He died, obviously.

 

[Muleface]

He died, obviously.

Good way to study how "what to bring" lists predict outcomes like this.

Do you think it was the socks?

 

[Drewdog10]

Don’t worry guys I’m still alive, just slowly trying to buy the recommended stuff as I can


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[Dos Perros]

Don’t worry guys I’m still alive, just slowly trying to buy the recommended stuff as I can


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Mods, please change Drewdog10's name to "Lazarusdog10."

 

[Muleface]

But seriously, the "ten essentials" from The Mountaineers is a good place to start. "First aid kit" for backpacking is worth focusing. New boots? New backpacker? Make sure you have some stuff for blisters (which aren't horrible so long as you can deal with them).

My favorite "who'da thunk it" item to take into the backcountry was a folding bucket. So handy to be able to have a body of standing water wherever I needed it, for whatever (especially pumping out of it to filter, instead of dealing with a seep).

Something to clean your hands with
Small amt of duct tape or other stuff-repair

 

[Dave0317]

Another great resource I like is Andrew Skurka’s blog.
He has some great articles on gear, campsite selection, cooking, pretty much everything related to backpacking. And has the experience to say with certainty what works and what is a waste of time. Some of it may be a bit more UL Backpacking oriented, but you can adapt the info to suit your style of hiking or hunting.