CARRYING SYSTEM (ON YOUR PERSON)

• Backpack + Water bladder or 2L water bottle

• Underwear

• Convertible Pants or pants (synthetic materials, no jeans/cotton)

• Short Sleeve Shirt (synthetic)

• Wool socks

• Hiking boots or trail-running shoes

• Bandana

• Pocketknife

• Hiking Poles or Hiking Stick (optional)

• Sun hat

• Whistle

UTILITY SYSTEM

• Headlamp / Flashlight + extra batteries

• Compass

• Paracord

• 1 heavy duty trash bag

• Small Hand towel

• Ziploc gallon freezer bag for toilet items:

  • Trowel*

  • Toilet paper bundle in a ziploc quart bag

• Ziploc quart freezer bag with toiletries:

  • Toothbrush

  • Small toothpaste or mouthwash

  • Small sunscreen

  • chapstick

  • Small biodegradable soap

  • Compact hairbrush & hair ties

  • Insect repellent

• Ziploc quart bag with:

  • Tampons/pads

  • Extra ziploc bag for used tampons/pads

• Personal first aid kit

  • Ointment

  • Band-aids (various sizes)

  • Gauze

  • Moleskin

  • Daily medications needed

FOOD SYSTEM

• Backpacker Stove and pot OR JetBoil*

• Fuel for stove*

• Firestarter (waterproof matches, flint/steel or lighter)

• Ziploc bag with dryer lint for starting fires

• Water filter / Purification System*

• Gallon ziploc freezer bag with:

  • Mug or cup

  • Bowl

  • Spork / Plastic spoon & plastic fork

SHELTER SYSTEM

• Tent, Tarp or Hammock (& stakes if necessary)*

• Ground cloth / footprint

• Rain poncho or Heavy Duty trash bag

• Thin nylon bag for clothing with:

  • 1-2 pair underwear

  • Fleece or wool hat

  • Inner shell / thermals

  • 1-2 pair wool or synthetic socks

  • Swimsuit

  • Shorts (if you don’t have convertible pants)

  • 1 long sleeve shirt (synthetic)

  • Warm gloves (optional)

  • Lightweight Flip flops

  • Lightweight, fleece/synthetic warm jacket

SLEEPING SYSTEM

• Good quality, light weight sleeping bag

• Lightweight sleeping pad

• Bag liner (optional, if cold)

• Travel pillow -or- pillowcase (to stuff with clothes)

• Space blanket

*Pick a buddy and only one of you carries a:

• Tent

• Backpacker Stove and pot OR JetBoil

• Water Filter / Purification System

• Trowel