If you are here reading this, you are likely not the ultimate hard-core backpacker that has already hiked the Appalachian Trail for weeks on end, or does 3 day hiking through trips as a common occurence! We are just normal humans, enjoying God's creation and the beauty of the outdoors! Providing this resource will help you become that outdoor adventurer you want to be! This backpacking checklist will cover all the essentials you need for a day hike. Most of us are not going to be doing overnight hikes, or hikes that last several days without coming back to