Intro To Backpacking Workshop

What To Bring

Pack
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Tent
Water bottles (I prefer a total capacity of 3 liters)
Hiking poles
Headlamp with batteries
Water filtration system
First aid kit (I prefer to include: alcohol prep pads, bandages, hand warmers, emergency blanket, leukotape, KT tape)
Hiking boots or trail runners
Socks
Sun hat
Rain jacket
Down or synthetic jacket
Warm hat
Shorts for hiking
T-shirt for hiking
Thermals or clothes for sleeping
Pack cover for placing over your pack if it rains and/or pack liner for the rain (can be an unscented compactor trash bag and/or weather-resistant stuff sacks)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
SPF chapstick
Sunscreen
Electrolytes
Trowel
Baby wipes/toilet paper
Bear canister if required
Stove with fuel and lighter
Cup
Spork
Bowl (if needed for meals)
Hand sanitizer
Leggings or pants for hiking in the cold (if applicable)
Rain pants (if applicable)
Bug spray (optional)
Bug head net (optional)
Backpacking pillow (optional)
Earplugs (optional)
Camp shoes (optional)
Warm gloves (if applicable)
Prescription medications (if applicable)

Consider bringing 100 to 250 calories per hour that you'll be hiking for snacks. I prefer breakfast & lunch to be 750+ calories each and for dinner, I typically aim for 750 calories or more (often as much as possible to refuel).
In addition to calories, also bring foods with protein, fat, and carbs to eat throughout each day.