Backpacking Gear
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Clothing

bullet1 long-sleeved wool shirt
bullet2 t-shirts (synthetic preferred)
bullet1 tightly woven, insect-resistant, long-sleeved, cotton-polyester shirt (i.e. your Scout uniform)
bullet1 medium-weight wool, pile, or acrylic sweater
bullet1 pair lightweight polyester, wool, or polypropylene, two-piece long johns
bullet1 ultralight nylon windshield
bullet3 pair heavy wool socks
bullet3 pair lightweight polypropylene or polyester "liner" socks
bullet2 pair long trousers, preferably a cotton-polyester or synthetic blend--army fatigues are ideal. Do not bring blue jeans!
bullet1 lightweight nylon bathing suit
bullet1 pair of nylon shorts
bullet1 cotton web belt -- dries faster than leather
bullet4 changes of underwear
bullet2 large cotton bandannas
bullet1 pair of sandals or similar footwear for camp use
bullet1 pair of sturdy 6-10 inch high hiking boots
bullet1 light pair of gloves for cold days
bullet1 two-piece rainsuit or rain poncho
bullet1 brimmed hat

Camping Essentials

bulletbackpack
bulletsleeping bag
bulletsleeping mat or foam pad
bulletmess kit (sierra cup and utensils)
bulletwater bottles (2 32-oz nalgene)
bulletchapstick and hand lotion
bulletsmall flashlight
bulletpocket knife
bulletextra glasses if you wear them
bulletsunglasses
bulletsecurity strap for glasses
bulletgarbage bag
bulletnon-aerosol insect repellent (preferably Cintronella-based formulas)
bulletseveral zip-lock bags

Toiletries

bulletliquid, biodegradable soap
bullettowel
bullettoothbrush and toothpaste
bulletcomb
bullettoilet paper

Miscellaneous

bulletfirst-aid kit
bulletcompass
bulletbackpacker's trowel
bulletcamera and film (in waterproof bag)
bulletcompact binoculars
bulletjournal and pencil
bulletpaperback book and deck of cards (for rainy days)
bullet2 snacks per day (Power Bars, granola bars, trail mix, etc.)
bulletcash for food on drive to and from camp