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Three-Season Gear Checklist
Get trail-ready for Spring, Summer, and Fall with our comprehensive three-season gear checklist.
Clothing
Outerwear
- waterproof/breathable jacket
- waterproof/breathable pants
- fleece/synthetic jacket or wool sweater
- waterproof gaiters (optional)
- synthetic hiking pants
- synthetic shorts
- midweight long john top
- midweight long john bottoms
- long sleeve T-shirt
- synthetic T-shirt
- synthetic briefs
- synthetic sports bra
- wool or fleece hat
- midweight wool or fleece gloves
- camp footwear (optional)
- waterproof hiking boots (optional)
- wool or synthetic socks (3)
- liner socks (2)
- sun hat
- bandanna
- internal or external frame backpack
- three-season down or synthetic sleeping bag (15° to 30°F)
- inflatable sleeping pad
- trekking poles
- canister stove and fuel canisters
- lighter and waterproof matches
- cookset
- eating utensils, bowl, and insulated mug
- headlamp w/extra batteries and bulb
- 32 oz. water bottles (filter, tablets, or drops) (2)
- pocket knife or multitool
- compass or GPS (and map)
- sunglasses
- first-aid kit with personal medications
- personal locator beacon (optional)
- stuff sacks
- assorted zipper-lock bags
- sunscreen (SPF 15+)
- lip balm (SPF 15+)
- bear-bagging rope (or canister) if necessary
- toilet paper and trowel
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READERS COMMENTS
The list says 3-season gear checklist. The necessity of a tent is relative to the kind of trip/hike you're planning. Say for example... only an idiot would take a TENT on a dayhike. rofl
Posted: Oct 06, 2008 zuzu
LOL
Posted: Oct 02, 2008 oak
Hiking boots are optional and insulated mug is a must? gimme a break!
Posted: Sep 19, 2008 d
I agree with ed
Posted: Aug 29, 2008 jeff
Yeah? Well pants aren't always required, either, but I wear a pair just in case I want some protection from the elements. Just like a TENT.
Posted: Aug 28, 2008 Ed
A tent isn't always required ;)
Posted: Jun 05, 2008 Mike
YA WTF MATE WHERE IS "TENT" ON THE LIST!!! THANK YOU.
Posted: Jun 04, 2008 RYAN PRONG
THANK YOU
Posted: May 22, 2008 JAMES TREAS
I would consider a sports bra to be optional for people such as me :D
Posted: Apr 27, 2008 Chris
second item under 'Gear' should read three season tent
Posted: Mar 30, 2008 Dave Davis
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