| Qty | Philmont Suggested List |
| 3* | Pair lightweight nylon hiking shorts with liners |
| 1* | Pair 50/50 cotton/synthetic blend underwear |
| 3* | Very light T-shirts, light-colored (white or light gray preferred) |
| 3* | Pair polypropylene sock liners |
| 3* | Pair thick 50/50 wool/polyester socks |
| 1* | Pair very light long pants, preferrably with an internal belt |
| 1* | Lightweight fleece type pullover |
| 1* | Lightweight rain suit, waterproof and preferably breathable (avoid ponchos if at all possible) |
| 1* | Waterproof bush-hat, or at least a wide-brim cap-Mandatory if rainsuit does not include hood |
| 1* | Fleece head-band or lightweight knit pullover hat (for warmth, especially for sleeping) |
| 2* | Bandanna's (to wipe sweat off while hiking: also for use as ultra lightweight washcloths |
| 6-8* | Clear plastic bags to store all clothing |
| 1* | Heavy-Duty pair of hiking boots (broken in on your feet!) |
| * | A large or X-large size backpack- quality padded hip-belt, shoulder straps, adjusted your size |
| * | Waterproof pack cover, Large or X-large |
| 3* | 1-LIter, wide mouth water bottles |
| * | A plastic bowl (any soft-margarine type bowl, 1 1/2 pint capacity |
| * | A wide-mouth deep-dish type bowl (1 pint, plastic, handles are nice to help avoid burns |
| * | A heavy-duty plastic soup-spoon (Lexan or equivalent) |
| * | A toothbrush (better to store with your eating gear, since that's when you'll use it most often |
| * | A sleeping bag, in a stuff-sack. 20-30 degrees, No more than 4 pounds. |
| * | A Backpackers pillow or a small woolen stuff sack (to fill for a pillow) |
| * | A 6 foot foam pad or an Ultralight Therm-a-Rest, a foam pad is much lighter. |
| * | A large backpackers towel, or a medium, very thin bath towel |
| - | A Disposable razor, new |
| - | A lightweight comb |
| 1 | Super-light pair of sneakers as camp shoes in a plastic bag. No open-toed shoes |
| 1-2 | Pair(s) lightweight 50/50 cotton/polyester gym socks |
| 1 | Set lightweight thermal underwear |
| - | A hiking stick or matched set of hiking sticks |
| - | 15 ft. of the lightest weight parachute cord (for clothes line) and clothes pins |
| 4 | Diaper pins |
| 1 | Pair lightweight work gloves |
| 1 | Lightweight daypack |
| - | A mosquito netting head net |
| - | Sunglasses (prescription if necessary), plastic, in a hard-shell case |
| - | Micro-LED light |
| - | Personal supply of money for trading posts and cantinas |
| 10 | Post-card Stamps |
| * Required Item |