Kit checklist

Field Notes collects the practical knowledge that serious long-distance hikers actually use. It is not a survivalist catalog or a beginner’s checklist. It is the short list of skills, habits, and decisions that keep people moving when the miles get real.

Built from published thru-hiker surveys, independent testing, and the repeated experience of those who finished.

Before You Start

On the Trail — Daily Skills

Body & Mind

Safety Essentials

Trail Systems

Gear in Practice