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While 24-hour packs are not intended to replace common sense or skill, neither are these gear lists meant to include the full complement of what should be carried on every outing, so please add any and all food and water, clothing, shelter, technical and other gear you feel is necessary for your outdoor adventure or Search & Rescue mission, and ensure that all gear is in proper working order before hitting the trail.

The following is a list of additional items we recommend that every hiker should carry in a 24-hour pack.


Other Recommended Gear & Clothing
Some of which will be ON the hiker....

  • Fleece jacket or pullover
  • Loose-fitting nylon pants (or convertible pants with zip-off bottoms)
  • Synthetic shirt
  • Synthetic thermal underwear, top and bottom
  • Gortex jacket and pants (Coated rain gear is fine but will "sweat" and soak you from the inside)
  • Down vest or jacket
  • Wool or synthetic socks
  • Sun hat (or ball cap with bandana)
  • Ski hat
  • Light to medium weight ankle-supporting hiking boots
  • Cold-weather gloves/mittens and/or glove liners
  • UV-rated sun glasses
  • Watch
  • Extra socks
  • Extra clothing change for wet weather
  • Appropriate forest map
  • Appropriate topographic map
  • Safety pins
  • Needle and dental floss or monofilament fishing line (for repairs)
  • Duct tape, 10 feet (can be wrapped around water bottle or trekking pole)
  • Adjustable trekking poles
  • Small stove, pot, cup and spoon
  • Dehydrated meal/s, soup and/or hot drink mix
  • Light weight down sleeping bag (but be sure to keep down dry)
  • Cell phone (fully charged!)
  • Small digital camera (optional but good to have)
  • Work gloves (esp. for SAR)
  • Binoculars (esp. for SAR)

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We recommend SectionHiker.com for additional information about outdoor gear and clothing, including excellent gear reviews by fellow long-distance hiker Philip Werner. Philip is a lightweight backpacker who started blogging about his experiences section hiking the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail in January, 2008. His passion for outdoor adventure is not limited to backpacking and hiking, however; Philip is also hooked on whitewater kayaking and rock climbing, and teaches and organizes events for the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Boston Rock Climbing Group.

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