Trip Preparation

Water

• 2 x 2 Liter Bottles of Water (Weekend Trip).
• Canteen/Water Bottle. Acetal Plastic Bowl (Ziploc disposables are great.)
• Extra Water or a Water Filter/Purifier.

Cooking

• Acetal Plastic Fork and Spoon.
• 6-10 Paper Towels to clean cookware/dinnerware (put in Ziploc for storage).
• Bio-Degradable Soap.
• Small Scrub Sponge - Combine the PT, soap and sponge in Ziploc bag as a kit.
• 2 Gallon Ziploc bag for personal trash :Much easier than 1 large bag for entire group...Leave-No-Trace
• Light weight stove (spare fuel)
• Cooking Pots/Utensils
• Besides drinking just water, bring along some Gatorade and/or Kool-Aid mix.

Navigation

• Compass (GPS if you're really Hi-Tech) OR whistle so the search party can find you.
• Contour map or Park map OR whistle so the search party can find you.

First Aid & Personal Care

• Small Personal 1st Aid Kit with Mole Skin.
• Bug Repellent (Trial size - during hot months).
• Suntan Lotion (Trial size - during hot months).
• Deodorant (Trial size) Optional.
• Toothbrush and Toothpaste (Trial size).
• Individual Toiletries (i e. contact solution and case).
• Toilet Paper.
• Hand Cleaner - waterless type.

Clothing

• Foul Weather Gear (rain gear - should be waterproof not water resistant).
• Small, Lightweight Flashlight with extra batteries and a bulb.
• 1 Extra Under-Clothes.
• 2 Tee-Shirts (wear one, pack one).
• 2 WOOL Socks, NOT COTTON (wear one, pack one). Wool socks that you can buy today are a combination of both Wool and Fabric to wick moisture away from your feet.
• 1 Long Pants for winter and Shorts for summer.
• 1 Hat with a brim - Ball caps are for ball games.
• 1 Long Johns - polypropylene or other that wick away moisture (Winter only).
• 1 Coat (Winter only).
• 1 Stocking Hat (Winter only).
• 1 Gloves (Winter only).
• 1 Hiking Shoes with ankle support and waterproof.
• 1 Lightweight Shoes (for traveling in car and around camp).
• Bandannas (use one pack one)
• 100% Cotton is the worse fabric for hiking. Long Pants or Shorts are a hikers personal preference. I recommend that you never hike in blue jeans. Shirts and Under Garments: 100% Cotton is not the fabric of choice.

Fire Starting

• Strike Anywhere Matches.
• Waterproof Match Holder.

Sleeping

• Bed Roll or Sleeping Bag.
• Ground Pad.
• Plastic Ground Sheet or a light weight Tarp.
• Camping Pillow (optional).
• Backpacking Chair (optional).
• Backpack (either internal or external frame) - spare pins and clips, just in case.
• Tent

Emergency Gear

• 50ft Cord for bear bag or un-expected repairs.
• Trekking Poles - 2 are best for balance and safety.
• Duct Tape.