Quin GableAugust 28, 2025

Packing List: 1 Night Backpacking Trip👇🏻 & this is from someone who has already spent over 20 nights in the backcountry this year! Note: I am NOT a hyperlight backpacker but I am also not an overpacker. I take what I think I will need & I am happy to carry a few extra lbs if that means I can read Crescent City next to a lake or take pictures on multiple cameras hahaha. But here’s my essentials👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 Sleeping Gear • Lightweight tent @bigagnes_ • Sleeping pad @nemoequipment • Pillow • Sleeping bag @mountainhardwear • Sleeping bag liner @seatosummit • Groundsheet/footprint Food & Cooking • @jetboil stove (w/ fuel canister & lighter) • Backpacking meal (1 dinner) • Lots of snacks (@gomacro @chomps @kujucoffee @epicbar) • Long spoon • Mug • Bear bag Water • Water filtration system @platypus.hydration • Water bladder (2–3L) • Small Nalgene/bottle (for electrolytes or hot water bottle at night) • Electrolyte packets Bathroom & Hygiene • Pee cloth (Kula) • Toilet paper • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, chapstick, sunscreen, bug spray) • Hand sanitizer • Wet wipes (for quick “shower”) • Small Ziploc for trash Camera / Electronics • Sony A7Cii • Portable battery bank + cords • E-reader • Satellite phone (@garmin inReach, etc.) • Film camera • Headlamp Clothing (adjust for weather) • Puffy jacket • Sun hoodie @stio • Fleece • Base layer top (and bottom if cold) • Hiking pants/shorts • Extra socks + underwear • Hat (sun) • Beanie (warmth) • Gloves (optional but nice for chilly mornings) • Sandals/camp shoes • Hiking boots Misc / Safety • Backpack (@ospreypacks Aura 50L) • Map/compass or downloaded GPS map (Gaia, AllTrails offline) • First aid kit (band-aids, blister care, meds) • Trekking poles (if you use them) • Trash bag/Ziploc Reminder to LEAVE NO TRACE! HI HI! I am Quin & I live in a van with my cat Atlas! LMK if you have any questions! #packinglist #backpacking