Recommended Backpacking Gear
Packing---Pack with padded hip belt
Pack cover( waterproof nylon)
6 1 gallon ZipLoc bags
Sleeping---Sleeping bag in stuff sack lined with plastic trash bag
Foam sleeping pad or Theamarest pad
Sleep clothes (t-shirts and shorts or long johns)
Clothing hiking boots- well broken in
Lightweight tennis shoes(if loads less than 20 pounds)
Layer A two pair of socks
Change of underwear
Hiking pants or shorts
T-shirt
Hat
Layer B Long sleeve shirt
(cool) Long pants (not heavy jeans)
one pair insulated underwear
Layer C 1 Sweater or Jacket (wool or polar fleece)
(Cold) 1 stocking cap( warms head and conserves heat when sleeping)
Gloves or mittens
Layer D
(wet, cold, windy) 1 rainsuit
Eating Bowl
Cup
Spoon
2or 3 one quart water bottles
Personal Pocketknife
Matches and lighter in waterproof container
Flashlight
Map
Compass- liquid filled
Soap
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Small towel
Ditty bag to put personal items in bear bag