Travel Guide: Backpacking (your own systems)
This list will help you plan for your trip to ensure you have the essentials you will need for a comfortable experience. Please utilize this list when packing for your ROVE Ultra Expedition. For your convenience we have linked items to our recommended products to purchase if you do not have what you need. ⌖
NOTE: This list assumes you have booked an experience with us that requires you bring your own gear systems (i.e. sleep system, cook system, and sanitary system).
List Items:
Layered Clothing System
Warm Layered Clothing
Be careful to not overpack. It is best to build a layered system for your attire on a cold weather expedition.
– Thermal base layer
– Outdoor/tactical pants
– Pull-overs
– Zip Ups
– Long sleeved shirts
– Wool Socks
Fleece jacket
Waterproof Shell Layer (Parka and pants suit)
Quick Dry Underwear
Pajamas (or plan to sleep in your base layer)
Swim Suit
Beanie
Cap
Buff or Neck Gator
Gloves Recommend two layer system of thin layer glove and outer water proof glove.
Neck warmer Scarf or other thermal neck layer
Closed Toed Shoes Generally hiking shoes or hiking boots.
Winter Footwear Only if backpacking in colder tempartatures.
Sunglasses
Sunglass Strap (Croakies)
Storage System
Travel Backpack
Waterproof bags For internal storage of gear inside your pack
Day Pack
Water bottle (empty for flights)
Activity System
Trekking Poles
Crampons Only required if backpacking in colder temperatures.
Kitchen System
Compact Cook Stove
Cookstove Fuel
Lighter
Mug
Cook Pot
Bowl
Utencils
Stir Spoon
Water Canister
Water Filtration System
Scrub Sponge
Fire Starter
Flint
Sleeping System
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Bag Liner
Camp Pillow
Mattress Pad
Tent
Tent Repair Kit
Sanitary System
Chapstick
Sunscreen Higher SPF recommended.
Leave-in Conditioner
Toilet Paper
Compact Hand Shovel
Body Wipes
Travel Shower Towel
Toiletries
Moleskins
Insect Repellant
Head Screen
Technology System
Headlamp
Portable Charger
Smart Phone
Waterproof Phone Case
Smart Phone Charger
GPS Locator
Camera
Camera Batteries
GoPro/Video Camera Optional