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| Equipment | Weight 1b./ oz |
| 1. Fire: matches, knife, candle stub | 3 |
| 2. Direction: map, compass, flashlight & batteries | 3 |
| 3. Protection: | |
| - clothes: jacket, long and short sleeved shirts, pants, sweater or sweatshirt, extra socks and underwear, and hat. Optional: rain pants, camp shoes or moccasins. (For cooler weather could add parka, gloves, stocking cap and snow pants or gaiters.) Be prepared for rain or unexpected snow. | 2 11 |
| - first aid kit: bandages (assorted sizes), gauze, tape, tweezers, scissors, needle(s), safety pins, aspirin, ibuprofen or Tylenol, soap, benadryl, neosporin, other medications as needed, thermometer, pencil/paper, molefoam or moleskin, and coins | 10 |
| - food & water: canteen or water bottle, day's
supply of food, and water filter |
3 7 |
| - sun protection: polarized sun glasses, sun block (15+), and hat | 3 |
4. Shelter: tarp (approximately 5x8 or 6x9), cord, or share a small tent | 2 1
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| 5. Cooking: 1-2 pots/pans, cup, plate, spoon, fork, salt & pepper, water bag, plastic sheet, food bag | 2 0
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| 6. Sleeping: sleeping bag (rated at least 20 degrees) | 3 15
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| - closed cell foam pad | 14
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| 7. Personal Kit / Sanitation: soap/shampoo,
toothpaste & brush, comb, dental floss, toilet paper, repair kit
(wire, tape, etc.), small towel, tweezers, chapstick, water purification
tablets or water filter, SOS pads, paper towels, mosquito repellant (look for the ingredient "DEET" to see if it is effective) |
1 5
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| 8. Pack, Fishing Equipment/License | 5 2
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| 9. Stove & Fuel (Whisperlite or Peak One with 22 oz. of fuel) | |
| 10. Food: 2 to 3 pounds per day, money/coins. | 2 2
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| Total Weight | 25 0
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