Article 2 - Gear Checklist
Cooking gear
| Matches bagged in zip-lock bags |
| Fire-starter cubes or candle |
| Camp stove |
| Camp fuel |
| Pot, pan, cup |
| Pot grabber |
| Knife, fork |
| Dish soap and scrubber |
| Salt, pepper, spices |
| Itemized food |
| Plastic spade |
Optional cooking gear
| Ax or hatchet |
| Wood or charcoal for barbecue |
| Ice chest |
| Spatula |
| Grill |
| Tin foil |
| Dust pan |
| Tablecloth |
| Whisk broom |
| Clothespins |
| Can opener |
Camping clothes
| Synthetic underwear |
| Light synthetic or synthetic blend shirt |
| Long sleeve synthetic or synthetic blend
shirt (light fleece is also good) |
| Synthetic or synthetic blend pants |
| Vest |
| Parka |
| Rain jacket, pants or poncho |
| Hat |
| Sunglasses |
| Chapstick |
Optional clothing
| Seam Lock™ |
| Shorts |
| Swimming suit |
| Gloves |
| Ski cap |
Hiking gear
| Quality hiking boots |
| Backup lightweight shoes |
| Synthetic socks |
| Thick wool blend socks |
| sock liners |
| Strong boot laces |
| Innersole or foot cushion (like
Superfeet) |
| Moleskin and medical tape |
| Gaiters |
| Water-repellent boot treatment |
Sleeping gear
| Sleeping bag |
| Insulite or Therm-a-Rest pad |
| Ground tarp or tent footprint |
| Tent |
Optional sleeping gear
| Air pillow |
| Mosquito netting |
| Foam pad for truck bed |
| Windshield light screen for RV |
| Catalytic heater |
First aid
| Band-Aids |
| Sterile gauze pads |
| Roller gauze |
| Athletic tape |
| Moleskin |
| Thermometer |
| Aspirin |
| Ace bandage |
| Mosquito repellent |
| After-Bite or ammonia |
| Campho-Phenique gel |
| First-Aid Cream |
| Sunscreen |
| Neosporin |
| Caladryl |
| Biodegradable soap (Dr. Bonner's is
great) |
| Towelette |
| Tweezers |
Optional first aid
| Water purification system |
| Coins for emergency phoning |
| Extra set of matches |
| Mirror for signaling |
Fishing/recreational gear (optional)
| Fishing rod |
| Fishing reel with fresh line |
| Small tackle box with lures, splitshot,
snap swivels |
| Pliers or supertool |
| Knife |
Optional recreation gear
| Stargazing chart |
| Tree identification handbook |
| Deck of cards |
| Backpacking cribbage board |
| Knapsack for each person |
Miscellaneous
| Maps |
| Flashlight |
| Lantern and fuel |
| Nylon rope for food hang |
| Handkerchief |
| Camera and film |
| Plastic garbage bags |
| Toilet paper |
| Toothbrush and toothpaste |
| Compass |
| Watch |
| Feminine hygiene products |
Optional miscellaneous
| Binoculars |
| Notebook and pen |
| Towel |
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