REI, a major sponsor of Friends of Red Rock Canyon, provides this handy check list for campers, hikers and climbers who enjoy the Red Rocks
Friends thank REI for all their support.
REI’s check list is your tried-and-true guide to packing smart. The list is intentionally comprehensive so don’t forget anything important.
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THE 10 ESSENTIALS
Navigation
- Map (with protective cover)
- Compass
- GPS (optional)
- Altimeter (optional
Sun Protection
- Sunscreen
- Lip Balm
- Sunglasses
Insulation
- Jacket
- Vest
- Pants
- Gloves
- Hat (see clothing)
Illumination
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Extra batteries
First-Aid Supplies
- First-aid Kit
Fire
- Matches or lighter
- Waterproof container
- Fire starter (for emergency survival fire)
Repair Kit and Tools
- Knife or multi-tool
- Repair kits for stove, mattress
- Duct tape strips
Nutrition
- Extra day’s supply of food
Hydration
- Water bottles or hydration reservoirs
- Water filter or other treatment system
Emergency Shelter
- Tent
- Tarp
- Bivy
- Reflective blanket
Beyond the 10 ESSENTIALS
- Backpack
- Daypack or summit pack
- Pack cover
- Tent, tarp or bivy sack with stakes and guylines
- Tent-pol repair sleeve
- Footprint
- Sleeping bag
- Stuff sack or compression sack
- Sleeping pad
- Pillow or stuffable pillow case
- Whistle
- Multifunctional watch with altimeter
- Ice axe
- Meals
- Energy food (bars, gels, chews, trail mix)
- Energy beverages or drink mixes
- Stove
- Fuel
- Cook set with pot grabber
- Dishes or bowls
- Utensils
- Cups
- Bear canister
- Nylon cord (50 feet)
- Backup water treatment
- Collapsible sink or container
- Packable lantern
Clothing for Warm Weather
- Wicking T-shirt
- Wicking underwear
- Quick-drying pants or short
- Long-sleeve shirt
- Sun-shielding hat
- Bandana or Buff
Clothing for Cold Weather
- Wicking long-sleeve T-shirt
- Wicking long underwear
- Hat, cap, skullcap, balaclava or headband
- Rainwear
- Fleece jacket or vest, and pants
Footwear and Personal Items
- Hiking boots or hiking shoes suited to terrain
- Socks
- Gaiters
- Sandals for fording and in camp
- Camera or helmet cam
- Extra memory cards
- Binoculars
- Permits
- Route description or guidebook
- Field guide; star identifier
- Outdoor journal and pen or pencil
- Credit card
- Small amount of cash
- Earplugs
- Eye Shade
- Toilet paper
- Sanitation trowel
- Hand sensitizer
- Insect repellant
- Bear Spray
- Biodegradable soap and shower bag
- Quick-dry towel
- Cell phone/satellite communicator/2-way radio
- Personal locator beacon
- Post-hike snacks, water, towel, clothing change
- Trip itinerary left with friend and under car seat
