What to Pack for a Hiking Trip (including Free Printable Packing List)

Are you planning a hiking trip? I always seem to run around like a crazy person the night before I leave for a trip, and I always worry I’ve forgotten something, so I decided to make a whole list of everything I need–and I’m sharing it here with you! This post will walk you through everything you need to pack for a hiking trip, including a peek inside what I take for a day trip in warm weather and a free printable packing list for you to use for your own trips!

What to Pack for a Hiking Trip

Watch my video to from when I spent an afternoon hiking and show you what I took along for the day:

Clothing

Bottom t-shirt or layer – consider my friend’s Adventure Awaits t-shirt!
Wicking underwear / long-underwear
Socks
Sun hat
Bandana
Insulating hat (if cold weather)
Insulating layer (if cold weather)
Gloves (if cold weather)
Rain Jacket and pants (if raining)

Gear

Backpack – I’ve been rocking my hydration pack recently
Hiking boots or shoes – I wear something similar to these and like them
Watersport sandals (if needed) – I have a pair of Teva’s I bought ten years ago and still unironically love
Binoculars – consider these
Trekking poles – everyone Amazon recommends these

Skin and Body Protection

Sun screen – I prefer carrying this non-spray sunscreen with me
SPF-Rated Lip Balm – like this
Sunglasses – these are my current favorite outdoor sunglasses
Poncho or rain shell – here’s what I wear
Space blanket – like this
Bug spray- I like the idea of all-natural bug repellent, but I prefer how the stuff with DEET actually works

Electronics

Cell phone and waterproof case
Camera and accessories
GPS
Two-Way Radios

Emergency Supplies

Knife or multi-tool – here’s what I carry (also included in the Road Trip Soul Outdoor Survival Kit)
First-aid kit – I carry something similar to this
Fire Starting kit – consider the Road Trip Soul fire starter kit!
Headlamp or flashlight – here’s what I carry (also included in the Road Trip Soul Outdoor Survival Kit)
2 itineraries – 1 with a friend and 1 under your car seat

Navigation

Map
Compass – here’s mine

Food and Hyrdration

Enough food for the day, plus extra (just in case)
Water bottle – I’ve been digging these vacuum-insulated water bottles recently
Water purification tablets – here are what I carry (also included in the Road Trip Soul Outdoor Survival Kit)

Toiletries

Toilet paper
Menstrual products
Trowel (if needed)
Hand Sanitizer

Free Downloadable Hiking Packing List

Want a downloadable version of my hiking packing list? Click for my free digital download that you can print to make sure you don’t forget a single thing: