ITEM Remarks Qty
bandanas vivid colors 2
BRIMMED HAT ball cap OK; better with sun/wind flaps 1
day pack LABEL with name!  Bright color. 1
duffle bag/pack do not bring rigid suitcases 1
gloves light-leather garden pair 1
KNITTED CAP conserves heat in sleep 1
laundry bag net mesh  1
LONG PANTS avoid cotton; light color 3
OUTER SHIRTS avoid cotton; long-sleeves 3
RAINJACKET compact for day packing 1
SHOES one heavy tread; one lightweight 1 Personal Clothing
short pants for hot springs, swimming 1
SOCKS avoid cotton; 1 pair battery-heated 6
SUN GLASSES ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL! 1
SWEATER avoid cotton 1
toiletry kit soap, shampoo, facecloth, towel,  toothbrush, comb/brush, razor, nailclipper, packet towelette 1
UNDERCLOTHING SETS avoid cotton 3
WINTER JACKET fast-drying fabric; -10oC 1
LEGGINGS (CHAPS) cut-off jean legs or leather; to resist plant spines 1
camera develop as digitals on CD 1
FIELD NOTEBOOK we provide; NO altrernatives acceptable for grade 1
FLASHLIGHT lithium AA photo batteries fare best 2
IDENTIFICATION valid passport, or 2 photo Ids 1 Personal Field Gear
personal dollars traveler's checks 200
SLEEPING BAG  winter-weight (-20oC) or use TWO summer-weight bags; double-wrap inside 2 trash bags 1
sleeping pad COMPACT! 1
WATER CONTAINERS 1-liter 2
2-burner PROPANE stoves NO white gas please 3
4-8 person tents w/ tarps make sure all parts present and you know how to set up 4
cleaning set have 1 already; dishpan, scouring pads, pan scraper, towel, drying bag 6 Communal Equipment
compact PROPANE lantern NO white gas please 3
cook sets 2 large pots & lid, large pan & lid, cutting board 3
DeLorme state altases in travel cases 1
GPS receivers   4
large dining fly, posts, ties 25' x 25' 2
portable FRS radios do NOT use CB 6
water casks 7-gallon rigid w/ spout 6
water filter 1 micron ceramic  cartridge, 1 qt/min, approved 1