The Basics
Backpack (3,000 to 5,000 cubic inches)
Sleeping bag (rated to 0 to 20F)
Sleeping pad
Two-person tent/tarp
Eating and Drinking
2 one-liter water bottles
Water purification (filter, iodine, or bleach)
Stove and fuel
Wind screen (to protect the stove flame, constructed out of aluminum foil)
Pot/pan with lid
Waterproof matches and lighter
Cup or mug
Lightweight bowl and spoon
Multi-tool or utility knife
Scraper for cleaning pot
Clothing
Trail-running shoes or hiking boots (broken in and waterproofed)
Sandals and fleece socks or lightweight camp shoes
Wool socks
Sock liners*
Synthetic long-underwear bottoms and tops
Synthetic shorts or convertible pants
Underwear
Synthetic/wicking t-shirt
Rain/wind jacket and pants
Wool or fleece jacket (or vest if warmer)
Wool or fleece hat*
Wool/fleece gloves or mittens*
Bandanna
Gaiters*
Accessories
Directions, trail map, or guidebook
Headlamp
Toilet paper in Ziploc bag
Plastic potty trowel
Extra Ziploc/trash bags
Lip balm
Sunscreen
Hand sanitizer
Toothbrush and toothpaste
First-aid kit (Band-Aids/bandages, Aspirin, antiseptic wipes, poison ivy treatment such as CORTAID® Treatment Kit, moleskin, tweezers)
Pack rain cover or garbage bag
Bear-bagging cord
Optional Items
Trekking poles
Sun/rain hat
Sunglasses
Journal and pen
Camera, extra memory cards
Ground cloth
Duct tape
Watch
Whistle
Small strainer (for filtering food particles while cleaning dishes)
*Indicates optional/depending on climate and geography
