Item

Packed

Personal Gear

Backpack External or Internal frame

Sleeping bag/Bedroll

Sleeping pad (optional)

Hiking boots / Sturdy footwear (tennis shoes not acceptable for hike)

Nylon or polyester long pants

Synthetic fabric (e.g., nylon, polyester, etc.) long-sleeve shirt

Extra pair of hiking socks

Extra pair of liner socks

Fleece coat or Sweater

Hat/Gloves

Sneakers

Rain cover for pack (large trash bag will work)

Rain poncho or raincoat

Mess kit w/cup

Flashlight with good batteries

Whistle

Small pocket knife

Bag for garbage

Eating Utensils (Spoon/Fork)

High energy snack food

2 Quarts of Water (Nalgene water bottles, hydration system)

Compass/Map

50’ light-weight nylon cord (e.g., parachute cord)

Bug repellent

Sun Screen

Matches/Lighter

Money (~$10 on-road food)

Optional Items

Light-weight long underwear (top and bottom)

Camera

Small Binoculars

Book

Travel game (e.g., cards, backgammon, checkers, chess, etc.)

Daypack

Small pillow

Crew gear (to be split among Venturers)

Tents and groundcloths (2 Venturers / tent)

First aid kit (including moleskin, ace bandages, scissors, tape)

Cook stoves (2) and extra fuel (1-32 oz, 1-22 oz bottles)

100’ bear rope

Water Filter (2)

Water buffalo (2)

Cookpots Med. (2)

Bear bag