Gear Lists
What to pack before you hit the trail. Each list starts with the mandatory basics, then builds up through advanced to doomsday prepper. Tick items off as you pack, or print a list to keep in the truck.
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Recovery
Gear to get yourself, or someone else, unstuck safely.
Mandatory
Carry on every trip, even a short one.
Advanced
Remote trails, multi-day trips, traveling solo.
Everything in Mandatory, plus:
First Aid
From small cuts to serious injuries, far from the nearest hospital.
Mandatory
Carry on every trip, even a short one.
Advanced
Remote trails, multi-day trips, traveling solo.
Food
Enough to eat well on the trail, plus a reserve in case you are stuck.
Water
Plan on at least 1 gallon per person per day, more in the desert heat.
These lists are a starting point. Adjust them for your vehicle, your group and where you are going. Training matters more than gear: take a recovery course and a wilderness first aid course before you need them.