Here’s my basic backpacking checklist for a 2 week trip minimum.

The key is be organized. Lay out your items on a bed or clean space on the floor. Like the photo to the left.

Clothes : Core 

• Convertible pants – 1
• Jeans – 1
• PJ bottoms – 1
• Zippered fleece top – 1
• T-shirts – short sleeve – 5
• T-shirts – long sleeve – 2
• Shorts – 1
• Socks – sneaker – 6
• Socks – hiking – 2
• Underwear – 6
• Bra – sports – 2
• Bra – regular –
• Thermal bottoms -1
• Thermal top -1
• Bathing suit – 1

Shoes
Hiking shoes
Sneakers
Flip-flops

Accessories
Fanny pack
Rain slicker (light weight)
cap
sunglasses
hiking gloves

Toiletries
Liquid soap
Shampoo, conditioner and soap
Moisturizer
Lip balm
Sanitary products
sunscreen
Insect repellent
Makeup

Electronics

Camera
Smartphone with music Headlamp
Chargers / batteries

Misc
lock
towel (quick-dry)
BPA free bottle (water)
Sleeping mask and ear plugs Travel clothesline and laundry soap Mini first aid kit
Quest protein bar