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Pack
to dress in layers. Even in May, it can be cool in the evening and early
morning
Sleeping bag,
or sheet + 2 blankets
Sleeping pad/mat
(foam or self-inflating)
Pillow (You can
make a field-expedient pillow by wrapping a T-shirt around some spare clothing.)
Tent
Spare tent pegs
Lightweight tent
peg mallet*
Camp stool or
chair*
Flashlight/extra
batteries
Watch*
Water
bottle (full), or cup
Rope ~25 feet
(e.g. clothesline)
Camera/film*
Baseball
cap/sun hat
Underwear (including extras) Socks (incl. extra) T-shirts, etc. Fleece/wool layers Jacket/coat Pants SleepwearToiletries Soap (bar in plastic box, or liquid in small plastic bottle) Hand towel Washcloth* Moist towelettes/baby wipes (great for no-water cleanup) Hair brush, comb* Toothbrush Toothpaste Laundry bag Camp mirror (preferably metal) Shaving gear
if needed Mug, bowl, knife, fork, spoon Poncho or rain suit Rain hat* Handkerchief/travel kleenex Money Small trash bag for tent (e.g., newspaper-style plastic bag) Deck of cards* Book* Medications |