Appendix A: Suggested Packing List

CLOTHING

Synthetic shorts

Noncotton T-shirt

Sock liners

Socks

Underwear

Long-sleeve T-shirt

Long pants

Long underwear

Boots

Camp shoes

Fleece jacket

Down vest

Raincoat

Hat/gloves

Sun hat

Bandanna

EQUIPMENT

Tent or shelter

Sleeping bag

Sleeping pad

Thin plastic ground cover (doubles as a rain shelter)

Water filter

Stove

Fuel

Water bottle and/or hydration system

Duct tape (for emergency repairs and bandage adhesion)

Pot

Potholder

Spoon/fork

Dish

Mug

Sponge/biodegradable suds

Sunscreen/lip balm

Toothpaste

Toilet paper and plastic bag to pack it out

Trowel

Camera and spare batteries

GPS and spare batteries

Headlamp or flashlight

First-aid kit

Swiss Army knife

Collapsible water carrier

Bear can

Maps

Wilderness permit

ID/money

Garbage bag to cover pack in rain

Thin pillowcase

Cards/journal/book