What to Pack
One of the two most common ways to keep your gear dry
Rain cover or Bag liner
The zone for packing bulky gear that you don't need until you're at camp
Bottom
A hikers primary source of energy
Carbohydrates
The number of water filtration sources you should have at one time
2 or more
A measure of thermal resistance for sleeping pads
R-value
Weight of 1L of water
2 lbs
The ABCDs of packing
Accessible, Balanced, Compact and Dry
Slows the rate at which your body turns carbs to sugar and promotes muscle recovery
Proteins
The CDC recommended time to boil water for purification for elevations over 6,500 ft
3 minutes
The goal weight of your packed backpack
Less than 20% of your body weight
Survival items recommended for safe travel in the backcountry
10 Essentials
A feature on backpacks to tighten down gear
Compression straps
A general guide for nutrient breakdown when backpacking
60% carbs, 30% protein, 10% fat
The average wait time needed for iodine and chlorine drops to be effective
20-30 mins
Symptoms include dry mouth, chapped lips, light-headedness, fatigue and dark-colored urine
Dehydration
One of two most common ways to store food and items with scent when backpacking
Bear bag or Bear canister
The best place to pack the heaviest items in your pack?
Close to the spine
How often you should plan on eating while on the trail
Every hour
A lightweight option to purify water that requires batteries
Ultraviolet (UV) light
A method to manage clothing to regulate body temperature (no sweat / no chill)
Layering
Tool to organize gear to pack for a trip
Checklist
Backpack feature used to pack items like chapstick, sunscreen, snacks, rain gear, navigation tools
Accessory pockets and the "brain"
Carbs that provide quick bursts of energy and then cause blood sugar levels to plummet
Simple carbs
One disadvantage of water filters
Heavier than iodine or chlorine
More expensive
Requires manually pumping/squeezing
Filters can falter and need to be replaced periodically
7 principles to minimize the impact on the environment in the outdoors
Leave No Trace