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CLOTHING

Synthetic short-sleeve t-shirt

Midweight synthetic or fleece long-sleeve top

Wind or rain shell (not both, under 12 ounces)

Rainpants (optional)

Lightweight synthetic trekking pants (zip-offs preferable)

Lightweight synthetic shorts (optional)

Down jacket (10 to 12 ounces)

Socks (two pair, one doubles as mittens)

Underwear (optional)

Wool or fleece hat

Sun hat

GEAR

Internal frame pack or frameless rucksack (3,000 cu. in. or less, 2 lbs. or less)

Down sleeping bag (preferably one for summer; one for colder months)

Short sleeping pad (60", closed foam or uninsulated air mattress)

Tarp or lightweight solo tent (optional)

Lightweight shoes with after-market insoles

Trekking poles (if needed for pitching tarp)

Headlamp (small LED)

Water bladder

Alcohol or canister stove, fuel, and lighter

Cookpot with lid (titanium or ultralight aluminum)

Spoon

Water treatment drops (chlorine dioxide or iodine) or inline filter

Single-blade knife

Small first aid kit (include Imodium, ibuprofen, and cold medicine)

Map and compass

Insect repellant

Toiletries (ear plugs too)

Stuff sacks (siliconized nylon)

Sunscreen

Small notebook and pen

Point-and-shoot digital camera

BOUNCE BOX