Backpacking
2 x 2 Liter Bottles of Water (Weekend Trip).
Canteen/Water Bottle.
Acetal Plastic Bowl (Ziploc disposables are great.)
Acetal Plastic Fork and Spoon.
6-10 Paper Towels to clean cookware/dinnerware (put in Ziploc for storage).
Bio-Degradable Soap.
Small Scrub Sponge - Combine the PT, soap and sponge in Ziploc bag as a kit.
2 Gallon Ziploc bag for personal trash:Much easier than 1 large bag for entire group...Leave-No-Trace
Compass (GPS if you're really Hi-Tech) OR whistle so the search party can find you.
Contour map or Park map OR whistle so the search party can find you.
Small Personal 1st Aid Kit with Mole Skin.
Foul Weather Gear (rain gear - should be waterproof not water resistant).
Talcum Powder (trial size).
Strike Anywhere Matches.
Waterproof Match Holder.
Small, Lightweight Flashlight with extra batteries and a bulb.
1 Extra Under-Clothes.
2 Tee-Shirts (wear one, pack one).
2 Sock Liners.
2 WOOL Socks, NOT COTTON (wear one, pack one).
1 Long Pants for winter and Shorts for summer.
1 Hat with a brim - Ball caps are for ball games.
1 Long Johns - polypropylene or other that wick away moisture (Winter only).
1 Coat (Winter only).
1 Stocking Hat (Winter only).
1 Gloves (Winter only).
1 Hiking Shoes with ankle support and waterproof.
1 Lightweight Shoes (for traveling in car and around camp).
More
Bandannas (use one pack one).
Bug Repellent (Trial size - during hot months).
Suntan Lotion (Trial size - during hot months).
Deodorant (Trial size) Optional.
Toothbrush and Toothpaste (Trial size).
Individual Toiletries (ie. contact solution and case).
Toilet Paper.
Hand Cleaner - waterless type.
Bed Roll or Sleeping Bag.
Ground Pad.
Plastic Ground Sheet or a light weight Tarp.
Camping Pillow (optional).
Backpacking Chair (optional).
Backpack (either internal or external frame) - spare pins and clips, just in case.
50ft Cord for bear bag or un-expected repairs.
Trekking Poles - 2 are best for balance and safety.
Duct Tape.
Individual or Group Gear
Light weight stove.
Spare fuel.
Cooking Pots/Utensils.
Extra Water or a Water Filter/Purifier.
Tent.
Tips
Besides drinking just water, bring along some Gatorade and/or Kool-Aid mix.
Wool keeps it's shape and insulation qualities when wet.
Wool socks that you can buy today are a combination of both Wool and Fabric to wick moisture away from your feet.
100% Cotton is the worse fabric for hiking.
Long Pants or Shorts are a hikers personal preference.
I recommend that you never hike in blue jeans.
Shirts and Under Garments: 100% Cotton is not the fabric of choice.

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