The Gear
Equipment/CLothing
- Tent
- Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping Pad
- Towel
- Lantern
- Pillow
- Flashlight
- Umbrella
- Hiker's Backpack
- Camelback 2L Water Pouch
- Camping Backpack
- Shorts
- Shirts
- Underwear
- Swimsuit
- Jacket
- Heavy Jacket
- Long Underwear
- Gloves
- Beanie
- Hiking Shoes
- Running Shoes
- Sandals
- Emergency Rain Poncho
Electronics
- Cell phone
- Cell phone charger
- Cell phone car charger
- Speaker
- Emergency Battery
- Camera
- Personal Locator Beacon
Food/Safety
- Bear Spray
- Electric Hot Water Heater
- Camping Stove
- Matches/Lighter
- Pot/Pan/Bowl/Fork/Spoon/Knife/Cup
- Scissor
- Flask
- Cutting Board
- Paper Towel
- Dish Soap
- Scrub
- 5 Gallon Water Can
- Cooler
- Tupperware
- Energy Bars
- Pretzels
- Fig Newtons
- Saltsticks Chewable Electrolytes
- First Aid Kit
- Water Iodine Kit
- Ducktape
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellant
- Toothbrush/Toiletries
- Soap
- Wet Ones Disinfectant
- Lotion
- Deodorant
- Trash Bags
- Toilet Paper
- Mosquito Net
The guide book
This is the most comprehensive book describing the US National parks out there, I would highly recommend using this when planning your trip. Michael Oswald does a great job offering recommendations in places to camp, things to do, and places to see off the beaten path. The book comes with several park maps and guides that come in handy when you are in the middle of nowhere and can't Google the questions yourself.