Lightweight backpack (sized for the load)
Small zippered chest bag (for iPhone and notepad)
Belt-mounted water bottle holder (I stay hydrated better when I can reach the water)
Tent (Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 or UL2) and footprint (or Outdoor Research bivy-sack for ultralight)
Titanium tent stakes
Nylon string (bright orange or yellow for non-tripover visibility - also good for holding up tents and hanging food bags)
Sleeping bag (and compression bag)
Sleeping pad (NeoAir)or shorty Neo-Air plus the Z Lite pads for ultralight
Inflatable small pillow
Mountainsmith Slingback Chair (works with a pair of hiking poles)
Thermarest Z Lite pad (two segments for use as chair bottom or backrest)
Sea-to-Summit Ultra-Sil ultralight day pack

Stove (MSR Pocket Rocket) and fuel canister
Stove stabilizer (good for safety reasons)
Titanium pot and lid
Titanium pot grabber
Matches (waterproof and book)
Bic lighter
Spoon (long-handled alloy)
Plastic coffee cup (marked on side for volume and with handle removed)
Washable coffee filter (MSR MugMate)
Ziploc freezer bags and paper towels (small number stored in large Ziploc)

First day or two out: fresh scones, bagels, pocket bread, hummus, string cheese
First day or two out: a few canned microbrew beers
Fresh-ground coffee or Starbucks Ready Brew if I'm feeling particularly minimalist
Instant oatmeal in a bag (Mary Jane's Farm or Good-To-Go; buy in bulk on website to save $$)
Instant dinners in a bag (Mary Jane's Farm or Good-To-Go; buy in bulk on website to save $$)
Crackers in Ziploc (Triscuits hold up well)
Salted and unsalted nuts and trail mix in Ziplocs
Fruit Snack bars (Kind)
Payday candy bars (no-melt)
Altoids (for flavor)
Electrolyte water mix
Evening happy hour (optional): single-malt scotch or Bushmill's is always appropriate
Zippered bag as food container (Eagle Creek - easy to hang from a tree)

Water filter (Katydyn)
Gatorade or bottled sports drink (2) (use container for water when empty)
Spare Gatorade screw-on lid (for the next I drop the lid in a fast-moving stream)
Platypus collapsible 2L containers (2) (very compact when empty)

Lightweight hat with large brim (if sunny or warm)
Lightweight long pants (for bug and sun protection)
Lightweight long-sleeved shirt (for bug and sun protection)
Spare underwear
Handkerchief (cotton)
Lightweight down vest (or long-sleeve down sweater)
Lightweight wind and water-resistant hooded shell or jacket (Marmot)
Hiking shoes (lightweight)
Hiking socks
Spare wool socks (also good for sleeping if it's chilly out)
Smartwool stocking cap
Smartwool glove liners (also good for reading on cold nights)
Long-sleeve capilene or Smartwool top
Capilene or Smartwool long underwear bottoms (lightweight - nice if chilly or a little sweaty)
Camp shoes (lightweight Oofos)(leave behind for ultralight)
Compression bag (for all clothing) - doubles as pillow
Lightweight waterproof poncho
Freeze-dried raspberries (Trader Joe's)

Cell phone (iPhone 15) with offline maps and e-books/podcasts for extended tent stays)
Apple Watch with watch face set for altimeter, compass, time, and steps display
Apple Watch charger
Moment camera lens case (with nylon cord to secure to belt if needed)
Cell phone accessories in Eagle Creek storage bag

• Goal Zero Nomad 7 solar panel (for charging external batteries)
• Wired ear buds + iPhone adapter
• Backup adapter
• USB to USB-C (x2)
• Micro-USB to USB cable

• Spare batteries (only the minimum)
• Backup light: MicroLight Keychain LED (the spare light - NiteCore Tube is my favorite and I can recharge from the iPhone external battery)
• Micro-mirror
• Hair brush (small)
• Nail clippers
• Band-aids (several sizes including larger ones)
• Moleskin (small)
• Aspirin or other NSAID
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste (small tube)
• Dental floss (small)
• Sunscreen (small tube)
• Insect repellent (DEET)
• Soap (Dr. Bronner's peppermint repackaged in very small container)
• Spare glasses
• Mini-towel
• Personal medications (as needed - leave the supplements at home)