Backpacking Planning and Preparation
The following documents can be used to help you plan and prepare for your overnight backpacking trip.
Backpacking Trip Planner
This form will help you outline the details of your backpacking trip including the timeframe, purpose, location, route, and safety considerations. Once you've completed this share a copy with a friend or family member so they know where and what you're doing in case of an emergency.
Warm Weather Backpacking Checklist
This packing checklist will make sure you have all of the items you need for a safe and enjoyable backpacking trip in a warm weather climate. This checklist is designed for the late Spring to Summer months in areas where the temperature is expected to stay above 55' F.
Preparing for your Backpacking Trip Guide
Once you have created your trip plan, it’s now time to prepare for your trip. Use this guide to better understand the seven “systems” when it comes to preparing what gear you will need for a backpacking trip. Thinking about it in this way can help you systematically think through all of the things you will need for your trip.