Tent (setup & check before you leave) (Bring small repair kit with nylon filament, duck tape & thin wire)
Sleeping Bag that's a little longer & rated for expected temperature, Sleeping Mat & Inflatable Pillow
Back Pack with small waist pack (Backpack Adjusting Tips) Camping Guidelines
Hiking Boots with Reinforced Hiking Socks. (wear your hiking socks when trying on new boots at the store)
Camp Stove and Fuel (If flying to your destination buy fuel when you land) Cooking at Camp
Back Packing Cook Set with Lexan Utensils Keep Everything Clean and Fresh
Sunscreen that's waterproof so that you don't have to reapply as often.
Swimsuit or River shorts (bring large trash bags to keep items dry and to keep wet items separate)
Camp Towel & Bath Bag (Biodegradable Toilet Paper
)
Sunglasses with strap (preferably with a light tinted glass for better visibility)
Waterproof matches or matches in a waterproof tin & small candle
Sneakers, River shoes or durable sandals for wading
Hat for shade in summer, warmth in spring & fall (Bandana)
Polypro- fleece- Spring & Fall (wear synthetic material as a first layer to wick away moisture)
Clothing (always bring something warm, extra socks, rain gear or long underwear)
Mesh Ditty Bag
Waterproof container or pouch for personal items or electronics
Litterbag. Large Trash bags (makes an adequate poncho if you don't bring one)
Cell phone is optional depending on coverage & or Walkie-Talkies
Compass and or hand held GPS (water proof, downloadable waypoints & a 12 parallel channel WAAS-enabled receiver)
Maps (know how to use GPS & read topographic maps education.usgs.gov ) Maps Page
First aid kit with mole skin
Food (bring extra dry food) Some brown sugar, salt, broth cubes & tea bags. Food Ideas
2 Flashlights (one hands free) with extra batteries
Foil (to use as a cup or signaling device)
Insect repellent and or Head Net
Some Rope or water proof cord
Pocket knife & or Multi-Tool & GI can opener
Folding Hand Saw
Folding Shovel
Trekking pole or poles (Hiking Pole can double as a tripod for a camera)
Pocket mirror (to use as a signaling device (some bath bags have mirrors)
Prescription glasses (an extra pair)
Prescription medications if needed
Radio or MP3 Player with Radio and extra batteries. MP3 Downloads Battery Charger
Power Inverter for car cigarette lighter
Space blanket or a piece of plastic (to use for warmth, tarp shelter or ground cover)
Water Bottle. An extra large collapsible water bottle if car camping or for a large group.
Water Purifier and or Water Purification Tablets SteriPen Handheld Water Purifier Katadyn
Whistle (to scare off animals or to use as a signaling device)
Digital Camera with extra batteries and memory
Small Sewing Kit
A couple of fish hooks and some fishing line.
