Overnight Supplies and Packing Checklist

This page covers the Week 6 overnighting supplies requirement with extra gear categories, checklist-style content, and basic safety reminders for longer outdoor trips.

Shelter + Sleep

Tent or lightweight shelter
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Ground cover or footprint

Cooking + Water

Portable stove or cooking setup
Fuel canister
Cook pot and utensils
Water filter or purification tablets

Clothing + Layers

Warm base layers
Extra socks and dry clothes
Rain shell and insulating layer
Gloves or hat for cold nights

Safety + Backup Items

Headlamp with extra batteries
First-aid kit
Map, compass, and backup phone battery
Emergency blanket and whistle

Food Planning

Dinner, breakfast, and trail snacks
Trash bag for packing out waste
Bear-safe food storage if needed
Simple cleanup supplies

Trip Reminders

Leave no trace, check the weather before leaving, tell someone your route, and pack only what you can safely carry.