Backpacker's Checklist For One Person [*]
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This list shows that you can backpack for a weekend with a total pack
load of less than 17 pounds or for an entire week with less than 25. 
Listed below are the equipment requirements for one person
backpacking under relatively favorable summer conditions.  The weight
shown after each item indicates only how light it can be obtained. 
Your ability to achieve these low weights will be governed by such
factors as weather, budget, and personal requirements or preferences.
Though you may find it necessary to add items to this list, each
addition should be balanced most carefully, usefulness against
weight.  If traveling alone or into a very remote area, you will do
well to plan for any eventuality.  If a novice, your first trip
should be brief and "educational."

Packframe & packbag             2 lbs 15 oz (Max 3 lbs 11 oz)
Sleeping bag                    3 lbs  0 oz
Stuff bag (optional)            0 lbs  4 oz
Ground sheet                    0 lbs  8 oz
Poncho or rain cape (optional)  0 lbs 12 oz
Camp rain protection            0 lbs 15 oz
Air mattress (optional)         1 lbs  2 oz
Extra clothing                  2 lbs  0 oz
Cooking & eating equipment      1 lbs  0 oz (optionals not included)
Miscellaneous                   1 lbs  8 oz (optionals not included)
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Total with above optionals:    14 lbs  0 oz

Cooking & Eating Equipment
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* Pocket knife
* Spoon
* Polyethylene plastic cup
* Polyethylene plastic bowl
* Frying pan
* Cook pot, qt.
* Pot gripper or small pliers

Optional:

* Cookstove & fuel
* Additional cook pot
* Wire grill
* Poly plastic shaker pt. [**]
* Fork
* Spatula

Miscellaneous
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* First aid kit
* Needle & thread
* 36 ft nylon cord
* Sunburn lotion
* Chap stick
* Mosquito repellant
* Matches
* Scouring pads
* Toothbrush, toothpaste
* Toilet soap
* Small towel
* Toilet paper

Optional:

* Snakebite kit
* Canteen
* Mirror
* Comb
* Safety pins
* Candle (fire starter)
* Sun glasses
* Cap
* Map
* Compass
* Pen-size flashlight

 [*] Courtesy of AI Kelty of A. I. Kelty Manufacturing Company
[**] Can be used as a canteen