Gear List

YOUR PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
PACKING
  • pack with padded hip belt (rental available)
  • capacity: external frame - 4000 cubic inches +/-
  • capacity: internal frame - 4800 cubic inches +/-
  • pack cover - waterproof nylon (A)
  • 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)

CLOTHING
    Layer A (Hiking Clothes)
  • hiking boots - well broken in
  • lightweight sneakers or tennis shoes
  • 2 pairs heavy socks
  • 3 pairs of light inner socks (polypro)
  • 3 changes underwear (optional)
  • 2 hiking shorts
  • 2 short sleeve shirts (not nylon)
  • 1 hat or cap - flexible, with brim
    Layer B (Cool Evening)
  • 1 long sleeve shirt (flannel or wool)
  • 1 long pants, cotton or nylon (no blue jeans)
  • 1 pair insulated underwear (polypro)
    Layer C (Cold)
  • 1 sweater or jacket (wool or 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 (A)

EATING
  • 1 large Sierra Cup (Cool Lip)
  • 1 tablespoon (attached to Sierra Cup by string)
  • 3 11/2 qt. water bottles (Open Country brand suggested) (A)

PERSONAL and MISCELLANEOUS
  • small pocketknife (A)
  • lighter (BB) (A)
  • flashlight (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 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
  • postcards, prestamped
  • foot powder (BB) (S)
  • note pad and pen
  • daypack for side hikes (S)

    NO RADIOS, TAPE/CD PLAYERS, OR HAMMOCKS.
    CELL PHONES ARE DISCOURAGED

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