I made this checklist for some friends that were coming on a weekend backpacking trip with us during the summer in the Canadian Rockies. It can still get down to 10 C at night sometimes which is why I have all the warm closthes. I have ended up sharing it with more people new to tent camping and backpacking and thought others might find it useful. It includes more than what I might take depending on the trip but I find it a good starting point.
Here is a list of the essentials J, made it with obvious stuff so I can also use it as a checklist.
Gear
Tent
Sleeping bags
Sleeping pads
Pillow stuff sack/stuff sack for clothes
Backpack
Flash light
Head lamps
Kitchen
Bowls/plates
Fork, spoon, knife
Water bottles
Stove and pots
Cooking utensils
Something that can hold hot liquid/travel mug (also can hold water on your way up)
Camp Suds (also good for personal cleaning J)
Clothes
Waterproof or resistant jacket and pants
Bandana and/or hat
Sandals
Hiking shoes
Extra pair of socks
Undies
Swim suit
Pants
Shorts
Tank Top
Long Sleeve
Warm Layer
Long underwear
Toque
Gloves
Example of my top layers – waterproof jacket, down vest, softshell/light fleece, wool long sleeves, light synthetic long sleeves, tank top, sports bra
Food
Coffee/Tea
Food ideas:
Breakfast - oatmeal, apples, quinoa
Lunch - pre-made bagels and cream cheese, crackers, meat, cheese, instant soup
Dinner - pasta and sauce, black bean soft tacos, baked potatoes, hamburger helper with Ives veggie ground round (vegetarian meat substitutes last longer without a cooler)
Snacks - fruit, nuts, chocolate, cheese, pepperoni sticks...
I love making dinners around the camp fire that may take more time but still easy to pack in.
Other ideas
Toilet paper in a zip lock baggie
Quick dry or small towel
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Hiking Polls or Stick
Phone / Camera
First Aid Kit
Large Zip lock baggies (good for garbage, dirty clothes, etc)
Bathroom items – face wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, lip chap
Sunglasses
Bear Spray
Bear Bangers
Water purifiers / Water pump
Maps
First Aid Kit
Large Knife
Rope and Carbineers to hang packs (out of bears reach)
Tarp and Rope
Extra Batteries (for headlamps, spot messenger, etc)