Complete Checklist for 1-3 day trip

Clothing

Tops:

  • 1-2 casual t-shirts (including the one you're already wearing)
  • (Optional) 1 long sleeve if you're worried about sun or bugs

Bottoms:

  • 1 pair of pants or shorts (you won’t die if it’s dusty)

Underwear & Socks:

  • 1-2 pairs of underwear
  • 1-2 pairs of socks

Other:

  • 1 fleece jacket or sweater
  • 1 rain jacket or windbreaker (if weather might turn)
  • Wide-brimmed hat

 

 

Footwear

  • 1 pair of comfortable walking shoes
  • (Optional) 1 pair of sandals/flip-flops for camp

 

 

Toiletries (travel-size if needed)

  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Deodorant (Optional)
  • Any medications
  • Tissues or wet wipes

 

 

Water & Food

  • Reusable water bottle
  • Fire starter (like a lighter)
  • Lightweight Stove
  • Fuel canister
  • Titanium Pot
  • Spork/Utensil
  • Meals - 1 per day: choose dry foods that cook fast (rice, lentils, pasta)
  • Protein source - jerky, canned tuna/chicken pouch, nut butter
  • Snacks - trail mix, bars, dried fruit for energy during the day

 

 

Tech & Essentials

  • Phone + charger
  • (optional) Power bank
  • Wallet: ID + one card + a bit of cash


 

Shelter & Sleep

  • Mummy Sleeping Bag
  • Sleeping Pad
  • Tent / Rain Tarp
  • Headlamp

 

 

Emergency / Extras

  • Compact First-Aid Kit
  • Folding Knife

 

 

Bags

  • 45L - 60L Backpack


 

Extras

  • Sun Screen
  • Spray / Roll on bug repellent
  • 2–3 trash bags (for packing out waste, keeping gear dry, sitting on, etc.)

 

 

Recommended Conditions

This kit is ideal for 1–3 day trips in mild to moderate terrain, including forests, hills, coastlines, and light mountains.
It’s not designed for extreme cold, snow, deep jungle, high-altitude exposure, or fully remote survival situations.