Hiking Packing List

27/12/2022

This is a packing list for a multi-day thru-hike where you need to carry your own shelter and food/water.

These are the items I packed when completing the Cape to Cape track in Western Australia southwest but it is my standard go-to for any overnight hikes.

If you are planning on hiking the Cape to Cape track see my 7-day itinerary here and my ultimate guide to everything you need to know here.

Backpack (I use this North Face backpack) it is important to get a good quality well fitting backpack with good hip straps to keep the weight of your pack distributed evenly.
Tent (I currently use one from Facebook marketplace but I am saving up for this one from Zorali) You want something that is lightweight and also easy to set up.
Sleeping Mat (Ultralight Sea to Summit here)
Pillow (This is a creature comfort and isn’t necessary but this is the one I use)
Sleeping bag (I use the Hiker 300 by Black Wolf)
Cooking system & Matches. I use the Jet Boil Zip you can also get this coffee press attachment which makes for a great camp coffee.
Utensils (I personally only carry a spork and attach my enamel cup to the outside of my pack with a carabiner. You can get lightweight packs that have everything you need like this one or this)
Hydration bladder & water bottles (The North Face pack I use has a sleeve to fit a hydration bladder which is an absolute must when hiking long distances as you don’t have to keep taking your pack on and off. I also used the Sawyer Squeeze filtration system to treat the water I collected from water tanks or rivers/streams on the trail)
Walking shoes and socks (I opt for hiking boots due to the extra ankle support. These are the boots I have. I also swear by using toe sock liners I used these Injinji ones and I didn’t get any blisters on my last 7-day hike. Pair them with these Darn Tough hiking socks.)
Comfortable clothes (I wear these Zorali hiking pants, I love the adjustable waist and pockets. Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece, 2 moisture-wicking t-shirts, Northface Venture Rain Jacket, these cosy sweatpants for sleeping, sports bra, and I like to wear boyshort underwear whilst hiking to fight off chafing and I love these Reebok ones)
First Aid Kit – like this one
Sunscreen, Sunglasses and Hat (I love this Neutrogena sunscreen. Its super lightweight and not sticky)
Map and Personal Locator Beacon (I hire my PLB through MacPac more info here)
Headtorch (I love my Ledlenser one)
Large Ziplock bag (to carry out any rubbish)
Powerbank (this one is a little heavier than others on the market but it has 30,000mAh and is solar rechargeable)
Insect repellant – if you are Australian then you know that Bushmans is elite.
Food (these varies based on personal preferences)
Bonus tip – Pack some magnesium tablets. I take 2 tablets each day when I wake up and my muscles thank me!

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