| Gear |
 Internal or external frame backpack |
| convertible or four-season tent |
| down sleeping bag (-30° to 20°F) |
| inflatable sleeping pad |
| closed-cell foam sleeping pad |
| trekking poles |
| white gas stove and fuel bottles |
| lighter and waterproof matches |
| cookset |
| eating utensils, bowl, and insulated mug |
| headlamp w/extra batteries and bulb |
| 32 oz. water bottles (2) |
| water bottle parkas (2) |
| water treatment (filter, tablets, or drops) |
| pocket knife or multitool |
| compass |
| sunglasses |
| first-aid kit with personal medications |
| chemical heat packs |
| stuff sacks |
| assorted zipper-lock bags |
| bear-bagging rope (or canister) |
| insect repellent |
| mesh head net or suit |
| sunscreen (SPF 15+) |
| lip balm (SPF 15+) |
| toilet paper and trowel |
| pee bottle |
