• 1 T-shirt (nylon best)
• 1 sleeping only cotton T-shirt, packed in sleeping bag
• 1 pr. pants (nylon best for weight and dries quickly)
• 1 pr. hiking boots (sturdy soles with good ankle support)
• 1 pr. camp shoes (lightweight, comfortable) 
  (unless special permission given, no open toe shoes are allowed on campouts)
• 1 pr. heavy socks (wool type)
• 2 pr. sock liners (a must!)
• 1 pr. underpants (boxer type will help prevent rashes)
• 1 bandana (general utility with no weight)
• 1 hat (best are breathable, wide rimmed to protect ears from sunburn )
• (opt.) a stocking cap for keeping your head warm when sleeping
• 1 jacket or sweater (needs to be warm, such as Polarfleece)
• 1 rain suit (pants/jacket best, needs to be lightweight and easy to get on and off) VERY IMPORTANT!  If it will not keep you dry in a hard rain with winds at 35 MPH plus, the danger of hypothermia is real.

• 1 backpack - correctly fitted, firm hip belt, and a full rain cover
• 1 sleeping bag (lightweight 2-3 lbs).  The bag must be packed in a waterproof stuff sack.  It is of no use if it gets wet.
• (opt.) sleeping mat. (3/4 length Thermarest or RidgeRest best ).
• 1 packable tent with full raincover, approx. 3-5 lbs. per persons in tent.
• (opt.) trekking poles. (Very helpful)
• 2, 1-liter Lexan water bottles (Lexan will not break on trail.)
• Water purification pump or tablets (* Know where to get water!)
• 1 flashlight (small AA type, extra batteries , bulb)  Head strap is Handy!
• 1 small pocketknife with scissors for cutting Mole Foam.
• 1 compass (not needed by all crew members)
• 1 lightweight spade
• 1 crew cookset with potscrubber (Bring only essential items)
• 1 backpackers stove - fuel in canisters (*Know Stove Operation!)
• Expedition quality First Aid Kit! (*Someone certified in First Aid!)
• 50-100 ft. emergency rope
• A detailed map of the area with emergency phone numbers/ permits.
• Sunglasses in a hard case (these break easily!)
• Waterproof wristwatch
• Extra ziplock bags

All items below to be packed in a watertight, personal "BEAR BAG" to keep critters out of the tent!

• Waterproof matches and a quality lighter (not plastic disposable type)
• 1 Lexan bowl & spoon. (Lexan will not melt in boiling water!)
• Small biodegradable soap for all cleaning
• Personal toilet paper, waterproofed in a plastic bag.
• Sunscreen / lip balm / insect repellant.
• Personal Toiletries: small toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, nail clipper, comb, small Hydrocortisone (like Cortaid) for rashes
• Deoderant (ONLY if not in Bear country - it attracts BEARS!)
• Mole Foam (not Mole Skin - Mole Foam is much better on blisters!)
• Personal medications (Tylenol, Ibuprofen helpful to have on hand)
• (opt.) Mechanical pencil/pen & waterproof notepad.
• (opt.) Small roll Duct Tape – fixes almost anything.
• (opt.) Camera / film.