>>798281*Note: Bivouac camping is hiking into a base camp, staying there for a few nights, then hiking out. Backpacking is moving from camp to camp each day.
**Additional note: The gear in each category applies to all categories below it
Absolute neccesities (Road accessible Camping)
>Tent/Hammock>Sleeping bag>Ground pad (Tent only)>Any form of water storage>First aid kit>Food>Change of clothesAdditional materials (Bivouac camping)
>Basic hiking pack>Decent shoes>Map>Compass>At least 2 liters of water storage>1 form of water purification if no potable water at bivouac site>Bear Bag>Rope>Rain coat>Rain pack coverAdditional materials (1-6 Day Backpacking)
>Hiking specific shoes or boots>At least 4 liters of water storage >At least 2 forms of water purification>Backpacking stove>Fuel>Lightweight pot>Backpacking towelAdditional materials (7+ Day Backpacking)
>Heavy duty Backpacking specific boots>At least 6 liters of water storage>Prearranged food pickup points