Gear

Generally speaking, you're going to need the following items:

• Backpack

• Shelter (tent)

• Sleeping Bag (make sure the comfort rating is good. Usually the limit rating is what's advertised)

• Sleeping Pad (make sure it has a high R value to keep you warm)

• A way to filter water

• A way to boil water (Stove, lighter, cook pot, etc.)

• Something to carry your water in

• A source of light (headlamp)

• BooBoo Kit (bandaids, pain meds, etc.)

• Supplies to do the do (TP, Trowel, etc.)

The Adirondacks has rules about storing food. They require a bear canister to be used when in the High Peaks. So, if we're going to Mt Colden, then this is a must, but I would highly advise using a bare canister anyway.

There's a specific bear canister that the park wants you to use as there was a bear a while back that figured out how to open the other type of bear canister.

You need to get the type with the locking pins, not one with a twist close top.

The one I have is from Backpackers Cache. Here's an Amazon link.

They are also available for rent from the park.

Here's a few example photos of what I typically bring on a backpacking trip.