Minimum Suggested Backpacking Equipment List
This list is set up for about seven days of camping in moderate weather.
Adjust it as required for other weather conditions and durations.
BASICS COOKING CLOTHING
Backpack sierra cup light rain jacket (Gortex/nylon)
sleeping bag/stuffsack paper towels poncho (if jacket is not waterproof)
ground cloth (plastic) dish cloth sweater or sweatshirt (polypro)
flashlight/batteries can opener 4 - 8 pair socks and liner socks
waterproof matches food 2 - 5 pair underwear
knife or multi-tool bear bag 1 pair long & 2pair short pants
compass Water purifier 2 - 3 tee-shirts
whistle hat or cap
2 1-quart canteens PERSONAL GEAR stocking cap
nylon rope, 25 feet Soap gloves
first aid kit tooth brush tennis shoes for water wading
daypack toilet paper swim suit
space blanket towel
cook pot kit wash cloth
plastic flatware plastic trowel
dish soap suntan lotion & chapstick
cleaning pad insect repellant
4 large garbage bags comb
sewing kit
several 1 qt. zip-lock bags
notebook & pencil
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