--- Gear List ------------------------------------------------------- ----- Individual (Just for Doug) ----- Pack (5500+ cu. inches, extendible to 6500) Side Pockets (2) (380 cu. in each) Sleeping bag (20+ degree synthetic) Sleeping pad (self-inflating, 3/4 length) Water bottles (2) (32 oz.) Water bottle parka/holster Bandana (2) Pack towel Toothbrush Comb Tissue packs (2) Toilet paper Food (initial amounts, with lesser amounts for replenishment at caches) freeze dried dinners (6) freeze dried breakfast (5) (granola) gorp (4 days worth) dried apples (4 days worth) homemade beef jerky (4 days worth) crackers (2 or 3 snacks worth) energy bars (2) candy bars (enough for 1.5 per day) "nutritious" candy bars (too much) miscellaneous "healthier food" (too much) pasta (one to two servings) lemonade mix (4 32oz. mixes) mints orange (2) (at caches) Food stuff sack Poly-pro T-shirt (1)(short sleeve) Poly-pro T-shirt (2)(long sleeve) Pants (nylon hiking/climbing with pockets) Rain pants (light weight, 100% waterproof) Shorts Under-shorts (4) Long-johns (synthetic) Fleece shirt Fleece jacket Parka (wind & water proof, hooded) Gloves (fleece) Socks (3 sets of synthetic liner & rag outer) Balaclava (fleece) Warm hat (fleece, bomber style) Boots (all leather backpacking) Clothing stuff sack Flashlight, extra batteries & bulb Knife (Swiss Army style) Matches, lighter (2) Sunglasses (2 pairs) Tent (1.5 man) Ground cloth Journal Pencil Camera (3 rolls of 36 exposures each) Sealable bags for most important items ----- Individual (Just for Aaron - from memory) ----- Pack (Kelty external frame) Tent (North Face Tadpole 1.5 person, 3 season tent) Sleeping bag (Northface down, only moderately warm - rating is way off) Sleeping pad (RidgeRest) Water Bottles (Nalgene 1 32 Oz. and 1 16 Oz.) Bandana (5?) Swiss Army Knife Pen Comb Toothbrush and Toothpaste Kleenex packs Toilet Paper Extra stuff bag Sunglasses Matches Plastic bags. Sneakers (New Balance) Rain jacket/windbreaker (REI Gore-Tex - leaked (old)) Fleece (North Face) Jeans Shorts Swimsuit/light shorts Poly-pro T-shirt (2) long-sleeve Cotton T-shirt Gloves Hat Food (initial amounts, with lesser amounts for replenishment at caches) freeze dried dinners (6) dried apples (4 days worth) homemade beef jerky (4 days worth) freezedried apricot squares good, healthy fruit roll-ups chocolate lemonade mix (Crystal Light - lots) Food sack ----- Collective (for Aaron and Doug) ----- Repair kit (duct tape, lash straps, etc.) First aid kit Compass Map Guide book Cord (parachute) (30-50 feet) Trash bags/stuff sack(s) Insect repellent (Citronella) Insect repellent (DEET) Sun screen Soap (biodegradable) Toothpaste Water filter (field maintainable) 2 gallon water bag. Stove (MSR Whisperlite, with windscreen and heat reflector) Fuel (2 bottles of 22 ounces each) Pot Lid Pot holder (metal clamp) Heat exchanger (for trapping heat around pot) Candle lantern Extra notes: Pack weight: 45-55 lbs (Doug), 30-40 lbs (Aaron - estimated) Pack sizes: Doug: 5500 cu. inches (main) + 750 cu. inches (side pockets) + 1000 cu. inches (extended (at start))