All this tells me is that the heart of most divorces over who get the kids is really pure selfishness and has nothing to do with said kids . This one was just a more severe manifestation <| sep |> You push the problem on somebody else . If everyone paid higher fee , it wouldn ' t solve the backlog issue . <| sep |> Your gear list depends on where you ' re going , what season it is , and your personal preferences . Here ' s a general list of things you ' d likely want to bringGEAR Backpack Backpack liner or cover Tent Tent groundsheet optional , depending on your tent Sleeping bag Should have an appropriate temperature rating , down is preferable because it is lighter Sleeping pad Stove Cooking pot , utensil Water filter or tablets Water bottles Waterproof stuff sack for valuables optional Small towel , buff or bandana optional Headlamp Camera charger optional Smartphone charger optional Portable battery andor solar charger optional Trowel First aid kit Pain relievers , blister treatment , bandaids , antiseptic wipes , etc . Toiletries hand sanitizer , toilet paper , etc . Sunscreen Matcheslighter Repair tape optional Map compass Trekking poles optional CLOTHING Rain jacket or durable poncho Rain pants or rain kilt optional Insulating jacket Down or synthetic , make sure it isn ' t too heavybulky Wind jacket optional Two outfits top , bottom , underwear , socks One worn , one carried Sleep top bottom Warm hat optional Gloves optional Mosquito headnet optional Campwater shoes optional Sun hat sunglasses Gaiters optional