flashlight with spare *new* batteries
change of clothes (long pants recommended)
spare socks
wool socks
light wool shirt or sweater or heavy cotton long-sleeve shirt
wool hat
light leather gloves
toiletries (no shower, just hands/face)
feminine products (if needed)
therm-a-rest or foam pad
sleeping bag
pillow or pillow-substitute (preferably small)
compass and/or GPS receiver (if you have it)
two 1-quart water bottles, full
prescription medication (if any)
two sierra cups
spoon you're willing to lose
fork/chopsticks you're willing to lose/break
knife, preferably folding (if you have it)
non-heat-sensitive snacks
backpack rain/dew cover
rainjacket (or windbreaker if dry season)
rain pants (if in season)
sunglasses
handful of 1-gallon zip-lock bags
visored cap
bandana
sunscreen
chapstick (if you're into that stuff)
non-stinky insect repellant (normal DEET smell ok)
unscented deodorant
$5 in currency. $2-3 in coins.
leave room for your share of food