A
pretty thorough list,
with some possible, some optional,
personal preference things to bring. Some gear can be shared -
like a 2-man tent, water purifier, backcountry cook kit and stove,
field guides and so on. And you may chose to add or delete as you
see fit. This is
an informal equipment checklist to help guide you in your trip
preparations and packing.
All you bring must conform to acceptable
airline regulations, and specs for size and weight. Most items
will be stored at camp or in a vehicle while we are out exploring; some
will be on our backs in daypacks, or with us on the national park bus
system. Airlines do not allow combustibles, such as
cook stoves and fuel canisters, even if never used (they just
confiscate them and sometimes leave a note to that effect, before
loading bags on the plane). So, we will buy stove fuel and
related (including matches) in Alaska. And for those who think
they might venture into the backcountry for that kind of camping
experience away from our base camps, and plan to cook a meal or
two or three, they can purchase the necessary fuel canisters and small
camp stoves at a sporting goods store - there is one by the Denali
National Park entrance. Bear-proof containers to hold foods and
toiletries are standard issue by the park service for backcountry
campers.
Large duffel bags (and you can even fit packs
in them) are very handy containers to
pack all your stuff
into and they are easier to handle and transport while we head to
various destinations (and they are good to stow gear under planes to
Anchorage).
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Items
with an asterisk (*) are primarily for
backcountry campers.
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| MEDICAL/HEALTH |
HIKING
GEAR |
GADGETS |
first aid kit
prescrip. drugs
sunblock
bug dope
toilet kit
biodegrad. soaps
vitamins
mole skin |
water bottle
hiking boots
gortex parka
day pack
backpack*
pack cover
hiking pole
gaiters |
compass
altimeter
GPS unit
2-way radios
cell phone |
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| CLOTHING |
OPTICAL |
CAMP
GEAR |
sneaks/sandals
wool/synth. socks
wool gloves/hat
wool shirt/ sweater
shorts/long zip pants
sun hat/cap
sweats
rain gear
quik dry undergarm.
kerchief
fleece vest
head net |
reading glasses
eyeglasses
sunglasses
camera
long lens
binoculars
hand lens
spotting scope |
2-3 man tent
tent rain fly
ground cloth/tarp
sleeping bag
sleep pad/pillow
stuff sacks
latrine shovel*
small flashlight
rope/ tent stakes
trash/ziplock bags
"dry" bags
H2O purifier*
cook kit* |
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| MISCELLANEOUS |
SPECIALTIES |
DO
NOT BRING |
batteries/charger
film, more film
playing cards
post card stamps
pencil/pen
journal/books
field guides
towel and w. cloth
Swiss army knife
picture I.D.
plane tickets
calculator
maps
tripod
whistle |
coffee/tea
snacks/candy
spices
pers. items
OTHER ?
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fireworks
firearms
pepperspray
combustibles
boom box
illegal subst.
bear bells
perfumes
tobacco prod.
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