Keep weight
down; bring as little as possible but be sure to bring
essentials. Total Pack weight SHOULD not exceed 25% of body
weight. All clothes, sleeping gear, and food SHOULD BE stored in
waterproof bags (ZIPLOCK FREEZER BAGS work great).
BASIC GEAR
| __ | Backpack with padded hip belt |
| __ | Pack cover (packs stay outside tent; heavy garbage bag OK) |
| __ | Sleeping bag/blankets in waterproof (garbage) bag |
| __ | Sleeping pad (optional) |
| __ | Hiking Boots |
| __ | Water bottles/canteen - 2 qts. minimum (more depending on temperature, trail, and local water conditions) |
| __ | Extra plastic bags for trash, dirty clothes, etc. |
CAMPING/HIKING GEAR
| __ | Map in ziplock bag |
| __ | Compass |
| __ | Pocket knife (small) |
| __ | Small flashlight with extra/new batteries |
| __ | Whistle - accessible; not packed |
| __ | Matches in waterproof container |
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CLOTHES (wearing + packing)
| __ | Boot/Hiking Socks (1 pair on - 1 pair in pack) |
| __ | Shorts/pants (2) and belt |
| __ | Shirts (2) |
| __ | Underwear (2) |
| __ | Sleepwear |
| __ | Lightweight jacket or wool/flannel shirt |
| __ | Poncho or rainsuit |
| __ | Hat & bandanna |
| __ | Sandles/light sneakers to relax in camp (optional) |
TOILETRIES/PERSONAL
| __ | Biodegradible soap |
| __ | Toothbrush/paste |
| __ | Sunscreen |
| __ | Lip balm |
| __ | Insect repellent |
| __ | Small first aid kit -- moleskin, bandages, drugs for medical conditions (allergies) or to self-administer (aspirin), etc. |
| __ | Toilet paper in ziplock bag |
| __ | Woman's sanitary items in ziplock bag |
| __ | Watch |
| __ | Money |
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COOKING & EATING
| __ | Food suggestions below |
| __ | Spoon, bowl/utensils as needed |
| __ | Cup (standard size or measuring) |
| __ | Pot for heating water, etc. |
| __ | Cleaning/scrub pad |
SHARING WITH A BUDDY
| __ | Tent/poles/pegs as needed |
| __ | Ground cloth for under tent (recommended) |
| __ | Backpacking stove & fuel |
| __ | Water filter, iodine, chlorine tablets or Polar Pure |
| __ | Light rope or twine (25 ft.) for lashing, clothes line, etc. |
SHARED EQUIPMENT
| __ | Shovel or trowel (for catholes) |
| __ | Dining fly/Tarp for wet weather cooking (optional) |
| __ | Repair kit - needle, thread, duct tape, zip ties, etc. |
| __ | First aid kit |
| __ | Tour permit if needed |
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