BACKPACKING CHECK LIST

     MASTER LIST
	DON'T PACK EVERYTHING ON THIS LIST
	(FOR A SHORT LIST, SEE BOLOW)
	FOR BACKPACK TRIP 


	FLAP POCKET

MAP & COMPASS
NOTEBOOK
PEN & PENCIL
IDENTIFICATION


	BACK POCKET

PLASTIC BOWL
SIERRA CUP
KNIFE, FORK & TABLESPOON SET
LUNCH
TRAIL MIX
KOOL AID MIX
WATERPROOF MATCHES
SUN GLASSES
EXTRA GLASSES (OR CONTACT LENSES)
PLASTIC ZIP LOCK BAGS
RUBBER BANDS
50 OF CORD
TOOTH BRUSH, TOOTH PASTE, SOAP, DISH CLOTH
TOILET PAPER & "CAT HOLE" SPADE, BABY WIPES
CAMARA & EXTRA FILM

	UNDER TOP FLAP

TENT

	IN MAIN COMPARTMENT - LINED WITH PLASTIC BAG

         UPPER
WATER PURIFIER PUMP
COOK KIT
FOOD
"SIT UPON" PAD
POT TONGS
STOVE & FUEL
BACKPACK GRILL
WATER BAG
GROUND CLOTH
GI CAN OPENER
CONDIMENT KIT: SALT PEPPER, MILK, SUGAR, COFFEE, COCOA, TEA, COOKING OIL, SPICES & FLAVORINGS

         LOWER
KNIT CAP
SOCKS
UNDERWEAR
T SHIRT
SHORTS
TROUSERS
LONG SLEEVED SHIRT
BANDANA
WIND BREAKER
MITTENS
RAIN GEAR
HANKERCHIEF
SWIM SUIT
WASH BASIN
PJs OR LONG JOHNS
PULL OVER KNIT HOOD
DOWN JACKET W/HOOD
HEAVY (WOOL) LONG SLEEVE SHIRT
FOOD (IF IT DOES NOT FIT INTO THE UPPER COMPARTMENT)

	UPPER LEFT POCKET
CANTEEN

	UPPER RIGHT POCKET
CANTEEN

	LOWER LEFT POCKET
SUN SCREEN
CHAP STICK/BLISTEX
COLD MEDICATION
WATER PURIFIER
BUG REPELLENT
REPAIR KIT
NEEDLES, THREAD, BUTTONS
AIR MATTRESS REPAIR KIT
FLASH LIGHT
EXTRA FLASH LIGHT

	LOWER RIGHT POCKET
FIRST AID KIT
	BAND AIDS
	ANTISEPTIC
	STING KILLS
	MOLE SKIN
	2" GAUZE ROLL
	3" GAUZE PAD
	EYE WASH
	SNAKE BITE KIT
	TWEEZERS
	SAFETY PINS
10 ESSENTIAL IF NOT FOUND ELSEWHERE

	UNDER PACK

SLEEPING BAG IN STUFF BAG COVERED BY PLASTIC
	 - DOWN BAG OR OTHER COLD WEATHER BAG
PILLOW CASE FOR STUFFING TO MAKE PILLOW
SLEEPING PAD OR MATTRESS IN PLASTIC BAG

	PANTS POCKETS

KNIFE
COMPASS
WATERPROOF MATCHES

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	MINIMUM LIST
	FOR BACKPACK TRIP


	FLAP POCKET

MAP & COMPASS
SMALL PAPER PAD & PENCIL
IDENTIFICATION


	BACK POCKET

BOWL
SIERRA CUP
TABLESPOON 
LUNCH
TRAIL MIX
WATERPROOF MATCHES
SUN GLASSES
TOILET PAPER & "CAT HOLE" SPADE

	UNDER TOP FLAP

TENT

	IN MAIN COMPARTMENT

        UPPER (TO BE SHARED WITH PATROL)
COOK KIT
FOOD
TENT
STOVE & FUEL
WATER PURIFIER PUMP

        LOWER
KNIT CAP
SOCKS
T SHIRT
HEAVY (WOOL) LONG SLEEVED SHIRT
WIND BREAKER
RAIN GEAR

	UPPER LEFT POCKET
CANTEEN

	UPPER RIGHT POCKET
CANTEEN

	LOWER LEFT POCKET
SUN SCREEN
CHAP STICK/BLISTEX
FLASH LIGHT
EXTRA FLASH LIGHT BATTERES

	LOWER RIGHT POCKET
FIRST AID KIT
	BAND AIDS
	ANTISEPTIC
	MOLE SKIN
	3" GAUZE PAD
	SAFETY PINS
10 ESSENTIAL IF NOT FOUND ELSEWHERE

	UNDER PACK

SLEEPING BAG IN STUFF BAG COVERED BY PLASTIC
	 - DOWN BAG OR OTHER COLD WEATHER BAG
SLEEPING PAD OR MATTRESS IN PLASTIC BAG

	PANTS POCKETS

SHARP KNIFE