Extreme avalanche alert - Backcountry travel not recommended (details)
An extreme avalanche alert has been issued for all backcountry avalanche terrain regions on Vancouver Island.
For more information see: For more information see the Vancouver Island Avalanche Bulletin .

Backpacking Equipment Checklist

(Optional items in italics)

(Underlined items indicate not all people need to carry item)

Clothing
_ Boots_ Needle and thread_ Shirt(s)_ Sweater (if no fleece)
_ Fleece_ Pants_ Shorts_ Swimsuit
_ Gloves_ Polypro_ Extra shoes_ Touque
_ Hat_ Raingear_ Socks_ Underwear
Food and Cooking related
_ Carabineer_ Fuel_ Mug_ Spoon
_ Dish/bowl_ Garbage bags_ Pot(s)_ Stove
_ Dish cleaning supplies_ Knife_ Pot gripper_ Water bottles
_ Food_ Matches/lighter_ Rope_ Water purification
Miscellaneous
_ Binoculars_ Day pack_ Film_ Glasses strap
_ Camera   
Safety
_ Compass_ First aid kit_ Personal medication_ Whistle
_ Duct tape_ Flashlight_ Spare batteries 
_ Emergency blanket_ Map_ Trail description 
Sanitary
_ Floss_ Toilet Paper_ Toothbrush_ Trowel
_ Soap (biodegradable)_ Towel_ Toothpaste_ Other personal hygene stuff
Sleep/Shelter related
_ Ear plugs_ Sleeping bag_ Tent 
_ Ground sheet_ Tarp_ Thermarest/Sleeping pad 
Weather related
_ Gaiters_ Lip balm_ Sunscreen 
_ Insect repellant_ Pack cover_ Sunglasses 

Pre trip preparations

Post trip tasks