SAMPLE Backpacking Packing List - modify as needed!

(red items are important!)

General - topo map, compass, flashlight + extra batteries, garbage bag, camera, knife, lighter/striker tool, backpack, walking stick/hiking poles, 2 extra ziploc bags, binoculars, multitool.

First Aid - sunscreen, aspirin/ibuprofen, lip balm, tecnu (poison ivy soap - leave in van), bug spray (not in cold weather), first aid kit, nylon repair kit.

Lodging -tent, ground tarp, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, rope (hang pack), pillow sack.

Dining -stove + matches, stove fuel, mess kit with pot, utensils, measuring cup, water bottles, water purifier and/or iodine, water bucket (collapsible - for water purification).

Food - bagels, power bars, raisins, dried food (ramen, mashed potatoes, rice, vegetables), nutrigrain bars, bagged tuna, albacore, or chicken (no cans!)

sample breakfast: oatmeal, raisins, poptart, vitamins

sample lunch: powerbar, mashed potatoes, nuts

sample supper: knorr/lipton soup mix, chicken pouch, powerbar

snack: nutrigrain bar

Clothing -boots, nylon/polypropylene outerwear (non-cotton) including shirt, pants, socks, fleece/jacket; thin long underwear top and bottom (cold weather), hats, sunglasses, spare underwear, socks, spare shirt, gloves, raincoat/poncho, pajamas (long underwear, socks, stocking cap, thin fleece), gaiters, plastic bag,

Hygiene -soap, toothbrush & toothpaste, washcloth, toilet paper & trowel, hand sanitizer, eyeglass cleaner + cloth.

Remember - you can share many items - keep your pack weight to an ABSOLUTE minimum!!