Tips for
Backpacking
THE FIRST NIGHT SERIES

Your first night
on the trail.

Figure out what to pack, what it weighs, and what you actually need to spend on your first overnight backpacking trip.

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Illustrated contour map with a dotted trail from a trailhead to camp. Fictional terrain.
FIG. 01 / THE FIRST NIGHTTRAIL PLANNING ATLAS
01 / PACKMake your list.Know what you have and what’s missing.02 / WEIGHCheck the load.Separate gear from food, water and fuel.03 / BUDGETSpend where it helps.Compare using, borrowing, renting and buying.
THE GUIDEBOOK

Start with the basics.

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THE FREE PACK PLANNER

Get it out of your head and into a plan.

Assign shared gear, add costs, and see each person’s pack weight. Save the plan for later or print a copy.

Open pack planner
EXAMPLE · ONE NIGHT

Weekend pack list

Two-person shelterBorrow
Sleeping padOwn
Sleeping bagRent
Food & waterConsumables