First, the basic items:
- GPS receiver (with waypoints loaded)
- PDA (with caches loaded)
- digital camera
- flashlight
- batteries for above
- compass
- notebook or loose paper
- pens (2)
- cache trades
- garbage bags (CITO)
- multi-tool (pliers and screwdriver)
- water
- bug spray
- hat
- >hiking shoes
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
Extras:
- atlas/maps
- Ziploc bags
- binoculars
- headlamp
- work gloves
- spare logbook and pencils
- first aid kit
- inspection mirror
