1. Backpack, 4500 cu in. (a smaller pack should suffice)
2. Compression stuff-sack (to fit more things into my guide’s pack)
3. Radial compression sack (for down jacket and pile pants, etc)
4. Straps and/or rope to attach things to backpacks
5. Down sleeping bag, 5 degree F
6. Walking stick, collapsible (optional)
7. Cameras
8. Photo kit (filters, lens cleaner, batteries, mini-tripod, etc)
9. Medical kit (consult a doctor and trekking guide book)
10. First aid kit (typical backpacking kit for minor injuries)
11. Toiletries kit (soap, shampoo, razor, toothbrush, etc)
12. Repair kit (tape, glue, safety pins, sewing kit, batteries, etc)
13. Water bottle (quart or liter)
14. Iodine (Polar-Pure) for water
15. Boots (light-weight Gore-Tex)
16. Tennis shoes
17. Wool socks (2 or 3 pairs)
18. Polypropalene socks (2 pairs)
19. T-Shirts
20. Supplex nylon pants/shorts (convertible: these are wonderful)
21. Nylon wind/rain suit (jacket and pants, breathable)
22. Polyester pile jacket and pants
23. Down Jacket
24. Wool/polypropalene long underwear (shirt and pants)
25. Underpants
26. Wool gloves
27. Wool hat
28. Belt
29. Wrist watch
31. Money pockets (lots of pockets are usef
32. Matches and lighter (kept in checked luggage on plane)
33. Swiss Army knife (kept in checked luggage on plane)
35. wet ones pepper towel
36. Capilene shirt
37. Pack towel
38. Gator Aid (for rehydration)
39. Flashlight (mini-maglight) with headband and batteries
40. Spare glasses
41. Luggage locks
42. Extra zip-lock bags
43. Items brought only on first trek, but not second:
44. Water filter (boiled water can be bought)
45. Sleeping bag liner (not that useful)
46. Waterproof gloves (lost on first trek)
47. Sunscreen (may have been useful)