Find a checklist matched to your trail, climate, and season. Each list is built from the Ten Essentials and tailored for the route.
The AT is a long-distance footpath through changing forests, humid summers, cold snaps, and frequent rain. Gear needs to balance weight with the ability to handle wet, rooty, and sometimes rocky terrain for months.
The PCT crosses deserts, high Sierra passes, and the volcanic Cascades. Gear must handle dry heat, snow travel, river crossings, and long resupply stretches.
The CDT is the highest, most remote, and most variable of the Triple Crown trails. Navigation, water planning, and weather protection are more important here than on most trails.
The Camino is a network of pilgrimage routes with frequent towns, albergues, and cafés. You can go lighter than a wilderness thru-hike, but rain and long days on hard surfaces are real factors.
The JMT crosses the high Sierra with long passes, exposed granite, and limited resupply. Lightweight gear is key, but you need reliable protection from sun, cold, and sudden storms.
The Wonderland Trail loops Mount Rainier through lush forests, river valleys, and high subalpine meadows. River crossings, wet weather, and permit logistics shape your gear choices.
Zion and Bryce combine desert heat, slot canyons, slickrock, and high-elevation hoodoos. Day hikes are the norm, but backcountry permits are available for overnight trips.
Yellowstone’s trails range from short boardwalk loops to remote backcountry routes. Wildlife, geothermal features, and rapid weather changes define the packing list.
A lighter, focused checklist for day hikes. The Ten Essentials still apply, but the quantities and shelter needs are scaled down.