ESSENTIALS Individual Backpack Water bottle Clothing Food (individual trail snacks, lunch and drink mix) Cup and eating utensils First aid kit Mountain money (toilet paper) and poop scoop Whistle Map and compass Boots Hat Bandanna Sleeping bag and insulating pad Sun block Poncho or rain gear Pocket knife Matches Candle or other fire starter Ditty bag (personal toothbrush, soap, etc.) Tent Mosquito repellent Stuff sacks for tying food in bear rope, holding clothes, etc. Water purification system Patrol Level (to be shared among a cooking group) Stove Fuel bottle and fuel Cook-pot and cooking utensil Dish-washing soap Pot scrubber Food--refer to other references for details 40-ft bear rope Bear-proof storage can (required in some areas) Troop Level (to be shared by entire party) Wilderness permit Repair kit Complete first aid kit Spare 40-ft rope (for rescue, creek-crossing, etc.) Fire shovel or trowel Small notepad and pencil in waterproof bag Folding bucket Garbage bags LUXURIES Individual Day-pack (or other conveyance for day-hike lunches, water, rope, poncho, First-aid, etc.) Camp shoes (lightweight for creek-crossing, camp) Camera Binoculars Notebook and pen or pencil Books Tarp Small flashlight Candle lantern Mosquito netting Musical instrument Deck of cards Portable board game Folding stool Fishing pole and gear (and permit) For the group Campfire oven Water carrier Group water filter Lantern THINGS NOT TO BRING Weapons (except pocket knives) Radio Computer games Wrist watch (except on trips where we need to coordinate schedules)