Swamp Gear Packing Checklist
Ready to get wet and wild? This packing list will prepare you for any swamp trek.
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Clothing
Outerwear
- waterproof/breathable jacket
- waterproof/breathable pants
- fleece jacket or wool sweater
- waterproof gaiters
- synthetic hiking pants
- synthetic shorts
Base Layer
- cotton T-shirt
- synthetic T-shirt
- synthetic briefs
- synthetic sports bra
Accessories
- synthetic liner gloves
Footwear
- camp footwear (optional)
- waterproof hiking boots
- wool or synthetic socks (3)
- liner socks (2)
Extras
- sun hat
- rain hat
- bandanna
Gear
- internal or external frame backpack
- screen tent or tarp
- synthetic sleeping bag (30° to 50°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+)
- toilet paper and trowel
