WEEKEND PACK HIKE ~ Don't Over Pack!

1. CLOTHES
   • Change of underpants, socks, & T Shirts - 1 @ DAY
     • roll into sets w/rubber bands, & pack into ziploc bags
     • note socks should be multi-component hiking socks or a polyproplyne liner sock with outer wool or rag wool hiking sock, do not rely on athletic sock
   • Pair of jeans and pair of shorts
   • Hooded sweatshirt & tight fitting non-hooded sweatshirt or long john shirt - or - Sweater & jacket (dress in layers)
   • Hiking boots ~ sneakers as a backup and camp & climbing shoe
   • Mittens, baseball cap, & sock hat, if no hooded sweatshirt
   • Rain jacket or poncho; jacket & pack cover better, rain pants optional
2. PERSONAL GEAR
   • Toiletries:
     • Hand soap - Ivory (motel size) or Camp Suds ONLY
     • Toothbrush, tooth paste, & floss
     • Toilet paper ~ mostly used roll in ziploc bag
     • Face & dish towel ~ to dry self & mess gear
   • First Aid/ Survival Kit ~ pack some essentials in a ziploc bag Moleskin, ace bandage, band aides, water purifier tablets, matches & fire starter, gauze, first aid cream, chap stick, tape, safety pins, needle & thread (to repair clothes/pack & splinters)
   • Handkerchief ~ hunter/farmer type (large paisley)
   • Garbage bags & ties: 2 kitchen ~ 1 for boots / 1 for laundry 2 leaf ~ to cover pack at night (need extra for cover sleeping bag if no pack cover)- no tear type
   • Wooden matches(strike anywhere) ~in match case or old spice container
   • Package of nylon rope & lashing twine
   • Sleeping bag (and pad if you wish) & line, strap or bungee to attach
   • Pocket knife - only if you have your totin chip
   • Compass (silva type) & Map set
   • Utensils, and cup & plate (combo Sierra cup/bowel best)
   • Flashlight w/ extra batteries (penlight best)
   • Pad & pencil
   • Basic repair parts for pack & equip (stove, water filter, etc.)
   • Pack cover
   • Hand Shovel ~ Light weight plastic back packer's style (for latrine)
   • Water bottles (2~3 qts) - wide mouth w/ measurements marked on side
   • Stave or walking stick
3. Troop or Common Gear (split weight among hikers)
   • Tent ~ split poles/tent/fly/plastic/stakes
   • Cook kit ~ plan meals to use least equipment: foil packs, etc.
   • Dining fly ~ optional
   • Stove (back pack type) Sterno as alternate
   • Water filter
   • Bear bag(s) & carabiner(s)
4. FOOD (minimize trash, weight, & things that spoil)
   • Breakfast ~ Oatmeal, dehydrated fruit, granola mix, poptarts, or fruit bars
   • Lunch
     1. Sandwiches ~ pita, hard or Kaiser roll (doesn't crush)
        • smoked or (on first day) vacuum packed meat
        • tuna (canned) or hard cheese & miracle whip
        • peanut butter & jelly
     2. Dehydrated Soup ~ Ramon Noodle
     3. Cheese, crackers, & trail salami
   • Dinner suggestions
     1. Bean dishes
     2. Spaghetti with dehydrated sauce
     3. Dehydrated rice & meat dishes
     4. Frozen meat - first night
   • Tips ~ Premix ingredients & eliminate container weight & volume