Roan Mountain Highlands – 3 SB6K Peaks

This is a re-post from my blog, but I thought it worthy to share on MitchellWinter as well.  Enjoy!

For those of you that might think a back country hiking trip is intimidating, I hope to simplify the task by sharing my pack list.  This trip is a one night trip that includes sleeping in a shelter, so it is more or less a very light weight trip compared to those that require a tent and more food and clothing.  I plan to drive to the trail head the night before and be back at the car for breakfast the morning after we camp, so I will be able to leave some things in the car, too.  I will also bring my dog, Althea, along and she has her own pack to lighten my load (and expel some of her abundant energy!)

For my backpack:

• Food/snacks (a little extra just in case)
• Stove
• Gas
• Pot to boil water in
• Spork (an all in one fork, spoon and knife)
• Lighter, fire starter
• Extra Clothes – socks, liners, underwear, undershirt, rain jacket
• Pack cover
• TP and shovel (for the special places…)
• Multi-tool
• Cordage
• First Aid Kit
• Water bottles, bladder
• Steripen (water purifier)
• Tripod
• Camera
• Sleeping bag
• Hammock
• Slap straps (to hang hammock)
• Sleeping pad
• Flashlight
• Headlight
• Spare Batteries
• Summit/day pack

To wear when I set out hiking:

• Hiking pants
• Socks
• Liner socks
• Boots
• Hiking shirt
• Undershirt
• Garmin watch

For Althea’s Pack:

• Dog food
• Leash
• Dog bowl
• Water bottles
• Bear bell

To bring & leave in car:

• Tent
• Extra sleeping bag/pad
• Cooler with water and Mountain Dew
• Fleece Jacket, hat and gloves