After, 4 treks to Philmont, this is what I generally bring.

Personal Equipment
Packing
• pack with padded hip strap I use a 5400 Cubic inch bag Kelty or Osprey. (rental available at Philmont)
• pack cover–waterproof nylon – REQUIRED, most likely it WILL rain
• 6-12 zip-loc plastic bags–assorted sizes to pack clothes, toiletries, etc ( I pack each type of clothing in a separate bag. Makes it easy to find and stays dry.

Sleeping
• sleeping bag in stuff sack lined with plastic bag around it. 20 degree
• sleep clothes-worn only in sleeping bag (T-shirt and gym shorts usually, long underwear optional)
• straps to hold sleeping bag on pack (if required)
• sleeping pad, or light weight inflatable

Clothing
• hiking boots–well broken in
• lightweight sneakers or tennis shoes to wear around camp (I prefer crocs)
• 3 pair heavy hiking socks * (one worn, 2 extra)
• 3 pair light inner socks * (one worn, 2 extra, polypro recommended)
• 3 pair underwear (one worn, 2 extra)
• 2 hiking shorts* (one worn, one extra, I use pants with zip-off legs instead for all my pants)
• 1 long sleeve shirt (not cotton, good for cold evenings)
• 1 pair long pants, (I bring 2 pair of zipoffs instead)
• 2 T-shirts * (one worn, 1 extra, not cotton)
• 1 sweater or jacket (wool or polypro preferable) I don’t bring this
• 1 hat or cap–flexible, with brim
• 1 sturdy rainsuit (rain coat and rain pants, NOT A PANCHO) This is my jacket when I need one
• 1 stocking cap (wool or polypro) optional, I don’t bring
• 1 glove liners or mittens * (wool or polypro) optional I don’t bring
Eating
• Bowl and cup or sierra cup preferred, do not bring the squishy bowels
• spoon
• 2 one qt. nalgene water bottles Miscellaneous
• 2-3 liter hydration kit for the backpack
• watch, inexpensive optional
• Hiking poles – collapsible, optional, but I like these
• one or two extra stuff sacks
• small pocketknife optional
• flashlight (small with new and extra batteries) I bring a headlamp
• Philmont map (A)
• compass need 2-3 for the crew
• 2 bandannas or handkerchiefs
• whistle
• money ($20 – $25 in small bills)
• lip balm
• toothbrush/toothpaste
• small camp towel
• personal medicine (if required)
• sunscreen at least 15 SPF
• sunglasses
• medications if any
Optional
• camera and film (BB)
• fishing equipment/licenses
• postcards, prestamped
• foot powder if you need it (BB)
• note pad and pen
• Daypack – useful depending on you side hikes
• Water filter, the micropur they give you works well unless you have to use really dirty water
• duct tape I put this on my trekking poles or around my Nalgene that will be smellable
• small rubber scraper for cleaning out pot and dishes 1 per crew

Crew Gear to bring
• 2-3 6 liter carriers for dry camps. I prefer 3 6-liter MSR dromedaries
• 2 or 3 50 ft parachute cord
• 1 Gerber Multi-tool
• 8-10 extra tent stakes
• 2 whisperlite stoves plus 2 fuel canisters. We bring a 33 and a 22 oz
• 1 crew first aid kit
• 2 campsoap per crew
• ground tarp for tent, I use 4 mil plastic
• backpacking tent for every 2 people. Share tents, the campsites are not that large.
• 1 trowel for catholes if needed.