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Backpacking Checklist with a Toddler

•Sleeping Bags x2 we use Morrison

•JetBoil Stove w/Pot and 1 fuel canister

• lighter

• Backpacking meals – two breakfasts, two dinners, 2 single serving lunch pouches

• 2 Utensils, 2 collapsible bowls

• 4 fruit leathers, 5 protein bars, 1 ProMeal bar

• Coffee and 2 filters

• Headlamp

• Coleman propane canister for stove at cabin and lantern

• Battery pack for recharging

• Baby Wipes and 14 Diapers

• Toddler clothing – rain suit, wool top, wool pants, wool LS, SPF pants, fleece sweater, 2 wool socks, beanie, shorts, shirt for play, gloves, Merrell hike shoes.

• My clothing – Rain Jacket, wool LS, 2 wool undies, 2 pairs socks, shorts, sun hoodie, tank top, light pants, beanie, gloves, Xero hiking shoes and Bedrock sandals.

• Enough water for having no water source ~ 2 gallons

• First Aid – antibiotic ointment, cleaning towlettes, band aids, benadryl, tylenol, a few homeopathy viles, bug wipes, anti-diarrheal.

• Gun w/extra magazine

• Bear Spray

• InReach

• Sunscreen

• 2 sun hats

• 2 sunglasses

• 1 trekking pole

• hand sanitizer

• 1 pacifier

• 1 Puppy stuffy

• trash bag/ plastic grocery bag

Pro Tip: lay wet diapers in the sun to dry out so they weigh less. They also need to be properly stored as scented items in bear country.