• tent
• ground cloth or tarp
• rope- thin nylon over 25 ft.
• candles
• sleeping bag
• bed roll

First Aid, etc

• first aid kit with tweezers
• insect repellant
• sun screen
• medicines (Tylenol, benadryl, personal)
• astringent for bites etc.
• money - extra car keys
• pencil, paper and some form of ID
• whistle
• emergency space blanket
• small thin towel
• safety pins

TOILETRIES

• biodegradable soap, deodorant
• toothbrush and paste
• comb, razor, etc.
• toilet paper / tissues

Misc.

• rain cover for backpack
• small plastic bags (for garbage and dirty or wet clothes
• flashlight and extra batteries
• pocket knife
• binoculars or camera (optional)
• camp stool, commode, clicker

• shorts/pants
• tee shirt
• sweater and jacket
• socks
• under clothing
• thermal wear (if cool)
• gloves - hat
• good hiking boots
• rain poncho/pants (a must)
• extra shoes (optional)
• hat and sunglasses
• bandana or handkerchief

Food/Pantry

• Breakfast food (oatmeal, bagel instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate,etc..)
• peanut butter & jelly, dry foods
• (avoid heavy cans)
• can openers (if you do bring cans)
• trail mix
• snacks, cheese, sandwich bread, (plan each meal)
• pot or pan
• cup / plate/ bowl
• eating utensils
• camp stove and fuel
• water for drinking and cooking water for washing (2 -3 qts a day
• water filter (if trip is extended)
• matches in waterproof container
• EVERYTHING SHOULD BE IN ZIPLOCKS OR PLASTIC (because of the animals)