Lightweight over the ankle, lug soled hiking boots, preferably waterproof. 2-3 pairs socks that wick moisture Polypro, silk or Thermax long underwear top and bottom (I) Waterproof / Breathable jacket and pants Fleece top (and pants if temp is low) Quick dry, lightweight pants or shorts (zip off combos made of Suplex work well) Quick dry shirt - cotton or silk T in hot weather lightweight polypro hat and gloves if cold / rainy brimmed hat sun glasses with strap and case bandanas water filter backpack stove and fuel maps compass lightweight, compact sleeping bag backpacking tent first-aid kit Nalgene water bottles (2) sleeping pad small nylon tarp small cook kit (Teflon coated pot with lid, pot grips, sierra cup and a wooden spoon) camp and trail food pocket knife or multi-tool headlamp and batteries lighter and matches toilet paper sunscreen and bug juice moleskin duct tape (wrap a few feet around a pencil or something) a good book (one of our on-trail favorites is "The Wild Food Trailguide" by Alan Hall) nylon cord (for bear rope, clothes line, etc.) a good pack to throw it all in and a well planned route to follow...