Pack Cover
Daypack
CLOTHING
Hiking Boots - Must be broken in and waterproofed. Should accommodate one pair wool socks and one pair lightweight socks or two pair wool socks.
Rain Jacket and Pants - Gore-tex or coated nylon. No plastic/vinyl.
Wool or Pile Pants or Whatever pants
Fleece Top
Wool shirt
Three pairs white athletic socks – not cotton
Underwear
Shorts - one pair
3 T-shirts
Hat
Sneakers/Sandals
Swimming Shorts
Belt
Towel
SHELTER
Tent
Sleeping Bag & Waterproof Stuff sack - 2 lbs. down or 3 lbs. synthetic fill minimum.
Ground Cloth - for under your sleeping pad.
Sleeping Pad - ensolite, ridgerest or thermarest types.
Straps - 4 long straps for securing gear to pack (30" or longer).
Pillow (sleeping bag full of clothes)
Rope
Tarp
PERSONAL
Polarized Sunglasses
Mosquito Repellent
Sun Screen - at least SPF 15.
Toilet paper - in a plastic bag; don't bring a whole roll.
Moleskin & Bandaids – 1st Aid Kit
Flashlight - very small and lightweight; new batteries and a spare bulb.
Toiletries - small towel, toothbrush/paste, personal medications.
Matches
Wristwatch
Compass
Map
KITCHEN
Lightweight Eating Gear - cup, bowl, spoon, fork.
Plastic Water Bottle - one quart size, make sure that it doesn't leak.
Knife
Stove and Fuel
Pots, collapsible water bucket
Soap & Sponge
Plastic bags & Ziplock bags
Water purification (tablets/filter)
Food
Water flavor powder
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Fishing Gear
Camera
Paperback book
CAR CAMPING
BBQ
Lamp
Gas for lamp and BBQ
Tablecloth
Air mattress
Extra pots/pans
Large plastic bowl for washing dishes
Chess/Frisbee/Football/etc
Cooler
Chairs
Snacks