Carry in pocket or in accessible location in pack
- 550 cord (25-100′ military grade)
- Matches in waterproof case
- Pocket knife
- Compass
- Signed permission slip
- Map of area
- Pen/pencil
- Sunglasses
- Wallet
- Personal prescription medicines
- Lip balm/Chapstick
Basic Camping Equipment
- Pack (internal or external; w/ hipbelt; good fit, comfortable)
- Waterproof pack cover (or large garbage bag)
- Warm sleeping bag in stuff sack (-10F rated; heavyweight)
- Foam or inflatable sleeping pad (no air mattresses)
- Tent, with ground cloth**
- Flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb)
- Water bottle(s) (1-2 liters)
- Eating bowl, drinking cup, spoon & fork
- Personal first aid kit
- Plastic garbage bags (at least 2)
- Plastic zip bags for gear (to hold small items)
- Assorted rope & twine
- Sunscreen*
- Small notebook & pencil
- Small sewing repair kit
- Small amount of duct tape
**We will probably be using a cabin for winter unless otherwise mentioned
Clothing
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants
- Insulated Hiking boots
- Wool sweater or fleece*
- Winter Coat/Parka*
- Warm hat/Balaclava
- Glove Liners
- Warm gloves/Gauntlets*
- Long non cotton underwear (Under Armor Cold Gear
or similar)
- Wool (or other hiking) socks
- Shirt
- Long trousers
- Undershirt (Under Armor Cold Gear
Toilet Articles
- Soap
- Small towel
- Washcloth
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Comb
- Toilet paper (in plastic bag)
- Metal camp mirror
Other Essentials
- Boy Scout Handbook
- Flashlights
- Trail snacks (dried fruit, granola bar, etc.)
- Camera and film or rugged digital camera
Miscellaneous
- Camp Chair (You are responsible for your own sitting implement, if you do not bring one, one will not be lent to you.)
- Playing Cards
Items NOT to Bring
- Cell Phones, Handheld Gaming devices, TV, iPod/MP3/Walkman,
- Sheath knife, hatchet, or axe
- Personal heaters
- Fireworks
*Depends on weather.