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Clothing for a 4 Day Backpacking Trip

well, friends it’s been a while. I left you with a promise of returning last post and I just… disappeared for a while.

Writing about what to bring and what to do to prepare of backpacking just made it so real for an instant. Scared me.

Why? I can do this. It’s up to me how much it will hurt to do it ,but I can  do this.

I believe I promised  a list of clothing and personal items I will be bringing. This is my own list and not scrounged ( but not plagiarized! ) from a website.

This is for  a 4 day 3 night backing trip to Cape Chignecto in which we will be staying in cabins

Clothing

To Wear

  • 1 pair stretchy capris- with pockets  to fit my phone if possible. All the better to grab that quick photo.
  • 1 non cotton tee moisture wicking
  • 1 bra or sports bra
  • Panties
  • 1 pair wool socks
  • Hiking shoes/boots- I’m bringing trail runners. They are well broken in and laced correctly to help avoid banged toes. They are also a half size bigger than I usually wear.
  • Brimmed hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug/tick repellent
Clothing and Personals for a 4 day Backpacking trip
Clothing and Personals for a 4 day Backpacking trip

To Pack

  • 1 pair stretchy capris-to wear
  • 1 non cotton tee moisture wicking
  • 2 pairs underwear
  • 2nd pair wool socks
  • Light weight gloves
  • Light  weight beanie
  • Rain poncho
  • Fleece zip top
  • Leggings to sleep in or for when it’s cold
  • Sleep tee
  • light (think dollar store) flip flops
  • Down jacket- I got mine cheap at Zulily last year and wore it all winter and I was never cold. It squishes up into a little bag..might make a good pillow .I’m not planning on being a fashion plate or even presentable really.But I do want to be warn, mostly dry and have an extra set of clothes in case I decide to jump in the water. It’s been known to happen.
  • Clothing and Personals for a 4 day Backpacking trip
    Clothing and Personals for a 4 day Backpacking trip

Personals

  • Toilet paper ( and a resealable bag to pack this OUT) 1/2 roll or less if I bring Kula cloth.
  •  Kula cloth
  • Micro fiber teeny towel
  • Toothpaste and tooth brush
  • Slivers of soap ( can be shampoo soap)
  • Wipes- a couple per day
  • Lip balm with sunscreen
  • Small tube of sunscreen
I am not sure if I will bring deodorant -die hard backpackers say you will smell anyway. You needed to know that, didn't you? Click To Tweet

I am past the stage of needing feminine hygiene  products, but pack what you need.

Remember, the lighter the better.

In case you were wondering…

Read about safety gear for a 4 day