Sleeping equipment
Sleeping bag
Plastic ground cloth (6 mil plastic, minimum 5' x 7')
Ground pad insulation (closed cell foam or open-cell air mattress)
Polypropylene thermal underwear
Toboggan or other head protection

Clothing
Extra change of everything
3 or 4 extra pair of socks
4 layers of clothing for upper body (long underwear, long sleeve
    shirt, sweater / sweat shirt, windbreaker)
2 layers of clothing for lower body (cotton pants over long underwear)
Wool socks (especially in hiking boots and cold weather)
Rain gear (we recommend rain jackets vs. ponchos; they hold up
    better and are easier to move around in)
Bathing suit (summer)

Toilet kit
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Comb / brush
Small hand towel
Soap (liquid soap, or bar soap in a holder ... nylon hose works well)
Small amount of toilet paper in a plastic bag

Eating articles
Mess kit
Cup
Utensils
Salt / pepper / sugar
Small bottle of liquid soap
SOS or Brillo pad in a plastic bag

Utility articles
50 feet of 1/8" nylon cord
Extra plastic bags
Whistle
Waterproof kitchen matches (these need to be "strike anywhere" matches)
Small candle nubs in a plastic bag
Flashlight (with extra bulbs and batteries!)
First Aid kit (homemade is best)
Work gloves
Canteen or water bottle
Pocket knife
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
A few clothespins
Compass
Watch
Camera and film
Paper and pencil
Bible, Testament, or Prayer Book
Sewing kit