YOUR PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

 

PACKING

• pack with padded hip belt

• capacity: external frame - 65L or 3966 cubic inches +/-

• capacity: internal frame - 75L or 4600 cubic inches +/-

• pack cover - waterproof nylon (A)

• 6 - 12 1-gallon Zip Lock plastic bags to pack clothes

• 2 - 3 small stuff sacks to pack personal items/organize

• 2 - 3 small ditty bags to pack personal items/organize

 

SLEEPING

• sleeping bag rated 20* and less then 5lbs. in compression sack lined with plastic bag

• 1 waterproof stuff sack for sleeping bag

• sleep clothes - worn only in sleeping bag (T-shirt and gym shorts)

• 1 pair straps to hold sleeping bag on pack

• foam sleeping pad (recommended closed cell or Therma-Rest)

 

CLOTHING

 

• Layer A (Hiking Clothes)

• hiking boots - well broken in

• camp shoes - lightweight sneakers or tennis shoes

• 3 pairs outer socks (Smartwool or Thorlos)

• 3 pairs of light inner socks (polypro)

• 3 changes underwear (optional)

• 2 hiking shorts or 2 pairs pants with zip off legs - no blue jeans

• 2 short sleeve shirts (moisture wicking material is best)

• 1 hat or cap - flexible, with brim (should cover ears)

 

• Layer B (Cool Evening)

• 1 long sleeve shirt (synthetic or wool)

• 1 pair insulated underwear (polypro)

 

• Layer C (Cold)

• 1 sweater or jacket (wool or polar fleece)

• 1 stocking cap (wool or polypro)

• 1 glove liners or mittens (wool or polypro)

 

• Layer D (Cold, Wet, Windy)

• 1 sturdy rainsuit - jacket and pants waterproof (REQUIRED) (A)

        ABSOLUTELY NO PONCHOS

 

EATING

• 1 large Sierra Cup (Cool Lip)

• 1 tablespoon (attached to Sierra Cup by string)

• 3 1 1/2 qt. water bottles (Nalgene brand suggested) (A)

 

PERSONAL and MISCELLANEOUS

• small pocketknife (A)

• lighter (BB) (A)

• flashlight/headlamp (small with brand new batteries)

• Philmont map (A)

• compass - liquid filled

• 2 bandanas or handkerchiefs (BB)

• money ($10-$20 in small bills)

• lip balm with SPF of 25, chapstick (BB) (A)

• soap, biodegradable (BB) (S)

• toothbrush/toothpaste (BB)

• small camp towel - quick dry

• sunscreen at least 25 SPF (BB) (S)

• sunglasses (inexpensive)

• ditty bag (for personal items in bear bag)

• Moleskin

 

OPTIONAL

• camera with batteries and memory cards (BB)

• whistle

• watch, inexpensive

• postcards, pre-stamped

• foot powder (BB) (S)

• note pad and pen

• daypack for side hikes (S)

 

 

• NO RADIOS, MP3 PLAYERS, iPhones, iPods, iPads, iTouch, VIDEO GAMES OR HAMMOCKS. CELL PHONES ARE DISCOURAGED DO NOT BRING DEODORANT ON TRAIL

 

CODES

• (BB) - packed together in plastic bag to be placed in bear bag at night

• (S) - share with a buddy

• (A) - easily accessible in pack or carried on person