Clothing
Use the layering technique to help prevent you from getting wet and cold. Clothing such as polypropylene, and wool better retain their insulating properties when wet. Gor-tex helps repel water, yet has some breathability. Avoid wearing cotton fabrics.
· Long underwear – thin under layer
· Wool sweater or pile jacket – thermal layer
· Jacket – outer shell, wind protection & rain resistant
· Rain gear – poncho or rain suite
· Wind pants
· Shorts
· Several pairs of socks
· Hat and gloves/mittens
· Boots – with ankle support, good grip, sturdy leather or gor-tex
Home
Even where fires are permitted bring a stove, wood may be too wet, it also helps reduce impact on the environment.
· Tent – with waterproof fly
· Backpack
· Sleeping bag
· Foam or air mattress
· Stove, fuel, and cooking utensils
· Food – bring enough for an extra day, freeze dried is preferable because of its weight, and usually less odiferous.
Other Essentials
· Topographic maps
· First aid kit – extra moleskin!
· Flashlight and extra batteries
· Toilet paper
· Waterproof matches
· Candle
· Rope
· Garbage Bag
· Pencil & paper
· Sunscreen
Possible Extras
· Binoculars
· Camera
· Journal
· Toiletries
Backcountry (On the Tundra AK)List:
Exped. Pack:
Rain Jacket Cooler:
Rain Pants
Polypro pants & top wool cap
polypro gloves & shells
riding pants gloves
riding shorts (2) helmet
riding top 3 bandana
riding jersey 2 red shell
riding shoes Repair Bag: pump patches tube (x2)
socks (6) chaintl oil multitool
underwear (6) Water bottle (2)
jeans warm up pants
t-shirts (3) shorts
long sleeve shirt Towel & face towel
sweater Toiletry kit: shampoo toothpaste soap
med boots q-tips toothbrush floss
sandals /tevas brush neutrogena vit-C
sleeping bag & stuff sack aspirin bandaids swabs
Birks
stove bowl
beerglass fork knife
spoon cup lighter
Tent & drop clothe
Day pack: walkman & earphones Phone/address book
cassettes (10) stamps 20/32
ex AA batteries check books
Med. Kit(various) license
camera & film (4x 800/24) ATM card
swiss army knife Visa
Bluebeard-book
Journal pad & pens Golf discs (3)
frisbee
Tools:
2 lg crescents wrenches, spoke key, crank extractor,
chain whip, bb socket, free wheel socket,
allen keys set, socket set, 2 philips/2 allen screwdrivers, needle nose pliers, pipe wrench,