Packing:

pack with padded hip belt (rental available)

capacity: external frame - 4000 cubic inches +/-

                   internal frame - 4800 cubic inches +/-

pack cover - waterproof nylon

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

Sleeping:

sleeping bag in stuff sack lined with plastic bag

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

straps to hold sleeping bag on pack

foam sleeping pad (closed cell or Therma-Rest)

Layer A (hiking clothes)

hiking boots - well broken in
lightweight sneakers or tennis shoes
2 pairs heavy socks
3 pairs lighter inner socks (polypro)
3 changes underwear
2 hiking shorts
2 short sleeve shirts (not nylon)
1 hat or cap - flexible, with brim

Layer B (cool evening)

1 long sleeve shirt (wool or flannel)
1 long pants, cotton or nylon (not heavy jeans)
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 rain suit (A)

Eating

deep bowl (small, plastic)
cup (measuring style)
spoon
2 or 3 one qt. water bottles (BB, A)

Personal and Miscellaneous

small pocketknife (A)
matches and lighter in waterproof container (BB, A)
flashlight (small  with extra batteries and bulb)
Philmont map (A)
compass - liquid filled (A)
2 bandannas or hankerchiefs (BB)
money ($10-$20 in small bills)
lip balm (BB, A) (with SPF of 25) Chapstick
soap, biodegradable (BB, S)
toothbrush, toothpaste (BB)
small towel
sunscreen at least 25 SPF (BB, S)
sunglasses (inexpensive)
ditty bag (for personal items in bear bag)

Optional

camera and film (BB)
whistle
watch, inexpensive
fishing equipment/licenses
postcards, prestamped
rubber bands (large for packing)
foot powder (BB, S)
note pad and pen
daypack for sidehikes (S)
NO RADIOS, TAPE/CD PLAYERS, OR HAMMOCKS.
CELLULAR TELEPHONES ARE DISCOURAGED.

Code

(BB) Packed together in plastic bag to be placed in bear bag at night
(S) Share with buddy
(A) Easily accessible in pack or carried on person

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