Packing List: marching with Marshall

Items to pack:(you will need your own pack)

1. Extra pants and shirt- No cotton! -pants should have a mesh liner and be able to use for swimming and dry quickly
2. Light rain jacket and pants- if desired, or Poncho
3. Four(4) pairs of wool hiking socks- No cotton! (Smart Wool preferable)
Four(4) pairs of thin polyester liner socks to be worn under the wool socks.
4. Bug spray or lotion
5. Sun tan lotion- to be donated
6. Hygiene bag
7. Soap in container
8 Tooth brush and paste
9. Small bottle of powder
10. Skin lube or Vaseline- friction areas
11. First aide kit and moleskin for blisters
12. Knife and/or multi-use camp tool
13. Three canteens or 32 oz. wide mouth nalgene bottles, or Camel Back hydration unit
Plan on daily water consumption of one to two gallons. Marines have loaned us about 40 Camel Backs for the march; you do not need to buy one, if you register early.
14. Snacks: energy bars, Carb Goo, chocolate bars, or trail mix
15. Hat or Cap
16. Ground cover- tarp, rubber mat, or insulation mat
17. Sheet, light blanket, or sleeping bag
18. Towel or bandanna- if desired
19. Flash light- headlamp preferable with extra batteries
20. Light tent - if desired
21. Binding cord- Para-cord is fine
22. Four(4) or five(5) small trash bags
23. Extra one(1) gallon heavy-duty freezer bag, zip lock bag
24. Whistle
25. Water filter or other method of water purification
26. Matches- storm proof, or a lighter
27. Compass and/or GPS devise
28. Food storage bag of nylon or poly material, where all food and perishables will be stored
each night - Bear Bag
29. Small roll of toilet paper or biodegradable wipes- if desired
30. Great attitude and enthusiasm, with a commitment to finish.

Back pack:
This should weigh no more then twenty-five pounds(25 lbs.). All clothing items should be compressed and stored in one (1) gallon heavy duty, zip locking, freezer bag. Back packs will be checked before Saturday morning step-off. Plan to carry all items you are brining. Leave No Trace- Pack it in, pack it out, is the rule of the march. This includes cat holes for necessities. Leave each area better than you found it. All trash will be packed out in trash bags.