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Canteen* - 1 quart (2 suggested) - can be reused sports bottles

Plastic bowl* or Scout cook kit - often simply an old butter tub or frisbee

Plastic Cup*

Knife, fork, spoon set* (as light as possible)

Waterproof matches*

Water purification tablets

Food* - (Freeze dried from Mountain House is often a good choice)

Trail Mix/other snacks - not too much since this stuff is heavy

Toilet paper* (in its own ziplock baggy)

Tooth brush & paste plus personal toiletries

Insect repellent (non-aerosol in a small container)

Moleskin*

Lightweight Personal First Aid kit*

Lightweight Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb

25 cents (for a phone call)

Whistle

Chapstik & sunscreen

Extra boot laces (optional)

Needle and thread (optional)

Sleeping bag* with a water resistant stuff sack

Foam pad* to put under sleeping bag (closed cell type)

Hiking boots*

1.5 pairs of thick socks (preferably wool or synthetic hiking) per day of hiking

1.5 pairs of liner socks (or extra socks to act as liners) per day of hiking

2 pairs of pants or shorts

1.5 pairs Underwear per day of hiking

2 shirts

Swimming trunks (optional)

Cap/hat for sun protection

Poncho or rain jacket* (easily accessible)

Compass (Silva preferred)

Zip-lock bags* for keeping clothes and item dry and organized

Plastic trash bags (2)

50 feet of small nylon cord (a million uses)

Pocket knife (less than 3-in. blade) - no sheath knives

Back pack*

Identification on back flap of pack

Pack cover or large plastic garbage bag

Boy Scout Handbook (optional)