Clothing and Equipment

Packing

pack w/ padded hip belt

pack cover- waterproof nylon

6-12 1-gallon Zip Lock plastic bags to pack clothes

Sleeping

sleeping bag in stuff sack lined with plastic bag

sleep clothes- worn only in sleeping bag (t-shirt and gym shorts)

straps to hold sleeping bag on pack

foam sleeping pad

Clothing

hiking boots- WELL BROKEN IN

lightweight sneakers or tennis shoes

2 pairs of heavy wool socks

3 pairs of lighter inner socks

3 changes of underwear

2 hiking shorts

1 long sleeve shirt

1 long pants, light cotton (not heavy jeans)

2 short sleeve shirts

1 sweater or jacket

1 hat of cap- flexible, with brim

1 sturdy rainsuit

1 stocking cap

1 glove liners of mittens

1 pair insulated underwear

Eating

deep bowl (small, plastic)

cup (measuring style)

spoon (you'll never need a fork)

2-3 one qt. water bottles

Foods you might encounter

Personal and Miscellaneous

small pocketknife

matches and lighter in waterproof container

flashlight (small with extra batteries and bulb)

Philmont map

compass- liquid filled

2 bandannas or hankerchiefs

whistle

money ($10-$20 in small bills)

lip balm

soap, biodegradable

toothbrush/toothpaste

small towel

sunscreen at least 15 SPF

sunglasses (inexpensive)

ditty bag (for personal use in bear bag)

Opitional

camera and film

watch (inexpensive)

fishing equipment/licenses

postcards, prestamped

rubber bands

foot powder

note pad and pen

daypack for sidehikes

NO RADIOS, TAPE/CD PALYERS OR CELLULAR PHONES