CHECK LIST FOR BACKPACK TRIPS

INDIVIDUAL
1.	A backpack which couples the load to your hips
2.	A down sleeping bag (2.5 to 3.5 lbs)
	Foam pad or ensolite for mattress.
3.	A tube tent and nylon cord.  This serves as a ground cloth
	in good weather, and a marginal shelter otherwise.
4.	A pair of hiking shoes, either waterproof boots or tennis
	shoes.  Tennis shoes are lighter but your feet get wet and
	may bruise a little on rocks.
5.	One or more changes of underclothing, plus either one pair of
	socks for each day (on short hikes) or 3 pairs to be recycled.
	Use thick socks, some people prefer to wear two pairs.
6.	A couple of shirts and a sweater.
7.	Eating utensils.  Some people like a Sierra cup.
8.	Bandaids and/or moleskin for blisters.
9.	Insect repellant. Cutters is good.
10.	Toilet paper.  A small roll will do.
11.	Matches, preferably waterproof.
12.	Trail snacks: nuts, dried fruit, bread, salami, apples, oranges.
13.	Tooth brush, if you want.
14.	Featherweight nylon rainproof poncho
15.	Any individual health care needs.
	knee wrap, non-allergic adhesive tape, etc.
16.	small flash


GROUP ITEMS
1.	Maps
2.	Small knife
3.	Small flashlight
4.	First Aid kit
5.	Pencil and paper
6.	Plastic Sacks
	Plastic Containers for food
7.	Separate food bag to be able to stow food and sleeping bag
8.	Water bottle if desired.
9.	Biodegradable soap
10.	Food suggestions
		sugar cubes, more manageable than powder
		japanese noodles
		banana chips
		dried mushrooms