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Sleeping bag with compression stuff sack - synthetic fill rated 15-25º F |
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Sleeping pad - 3/4 Ridge Rest or Therma Rest |
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Cup, bowl and spoon - large plastic insulated cup with top |
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Knife - Swiss Army or similar, preferably with a can opener |
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Water bottles- two 1 liter Nalgene with wide mouth |
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Backpack - internal frame, 3500 ci or more |
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Poncho or pack cover - nylon or plastic to keep pack dry |
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Boots - waterproofed leather hiking boots; these should be broken in |
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Gaiters - light weight shorties; fit over boots to keep rocks out |
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Adjustable trekking poles - (optional) |
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| Clothing (use a layering system) |
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Socks - 2 pair of lightweight and 2 pair of heavy wool or polypro |
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Shorts - nylon pair of shorts for hiking in |
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Long underwear - one pair, mid-weight synthetic top and bottom |
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Pile Jacket - 200 weight Polartec |
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Shell Jacket - waterproof; should fit over all your other clothes |
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Shell Pants - waterproof with full side zippers are best |
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Gloves - one mid-weight pair, and one pair of liners |
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Hats - One pile hat, and one baseball cap |
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Sunglasses and case - 100% UV blockage |
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| Personal Items |
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Sunscreen - at least SPF #15 |
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Lip balm with sunscreen |
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Headlamp - with two sets of batteries |
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Toiletries - toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc; keep it simple |
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Personal first aid kit - aspirin, ibuprofen, tape, band-aids and moleskin |
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Plastic bags - various sizes to line stuff sacks and keep things dry |
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Personal lunch food - GORP, energy bars, bagels, etc |
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Camera and film - (optional) |
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Book - (optional) |
Alaska
SouthWest Adventure Guides • Durango CO • 800-642-5389 or info@swaguides.com 
