PERMIT Wristwatch (2)
TENT (Bibler Ahwahnee) Candle lantern
--Groundcloth (5x7, plastic) --Spare candle
--4 strap fastener things Hiking boots (2 pr.)
BACKPACK (2) Tevas (2 pr., you won’t regret it)
Sleeping bag (2, zip together) Baby wipes (16, you won’t regret
--Stuff sack for sleeping bag (2) this, either)
Thermarest (2, attach together) Powder
--Stuff sack for Thermarest (2) Folding toothbrushes
Emergency blanket Toothpaste
STOVE Dr. Broner’s 18-in-1 pure castile
--Stuff sack for stove soap (8 oz.)
--Stove wrench (just in case) Hairbrush & comb
--22 oz. fuel bottle (2) Small trash bags
--Fuel pour spout Large trash bag
--Matches Trail map
--Lighters (2) EYE STUFF
COOKING STUFF --Headlamps (2)
--Fork (2) --Sunglasses (2 pr.)
--Spoon (2) --Regular glasses (2 pr.)
--Blue bowls (2) MEDICINES ETC.
--Cups (2) --Vitamins
--Plates (2) --Scissors
--Measuring cup (plastic) --Deodorant (2)
--Cooking pans (2) --Tweezers
--Cover --Sunscreen (gentle, for old folks)
--Pot lifter --Small medicine kit
Compass (why?) --Aloe
Swiss Army knife (2) --Moleskin
Thermometer --Bandages
Signal mirror in sock --Chapstick (2)
Water purifier --Ibuprofen
Water bottles (4) --Sinus medication
Water bot. insulated carrier (2) --Aspirin with codeine
Collapsible bucket --Antiseptic cream (from D&S)
Insulated cup with lid (2) --Pantyliners
Journals --Handcream-in-a-toob
Postcards --Knee bandage (2)
Pens
Twine Trowel
Sleeping bag sheet Camera
Towels --Extra lens
--2 fluffy green hand towels --8 rolls film
--2 packtowels --Zip-lock bags (quart)
CLOTHES FOOD
--Wallets --Gatorade (lime, instant, 1 can)
--Hat --Oatmeal (instant, 10 pkts)
--Visor --Granola
--Handkerchief (2) --Powdered milk
--Shorts (2 pr) --Powdered apple cider
--Long underwear (2 pr) --Instant cocoa
--Polypro top (2) --Instant coffee (hazelnut)
--Tee shirts (7) --Celery (4 stalks)
--Underbriefs (6) --Dried apricots
--Socks --Gorp (nuts & dried fruits; salty)
--Wool hiking (6 pr.) --Lipton noodles & sauce
--Liners (4 pr.) --Instant black beans
--Lightweight (2 pr.) --Hot peppers
--Rain jackets (2) --Hot sauce packets (Taco Bell)
--Balaclava --Parmesan cheese packets
--Gloves --Soy sauce
--Long pants (1 pr.) --Dried shitake mushrooms
--Sun-dried tomatoes
--Tortillas
--Rice cakes
--Instant soups & instant couscous
--Granola bars
--Alu mutter (wet, in foil pkg)
--Mountain Chili
--Hawaiian Chicken with Rice
--White meat chicken (2 6- oz. cans)
--Tea
--Honey
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