Thanks to all of you who contributed to this list and those who
kept it light with some good humor. I offer this list as a
compiled effort which actually comes from all of you and will be
very useful to newcomers and some thoughtful tips for the more
experienced.

I have taken the liberty of dividing the list in the same way that
I will present it on the Letterboxing Central website. Some things
are a must or darn near, some are extras with an * for emphasis,and
some are good food for thought. All were given in the spirit of
sharing.


Necessities
Water
Compass
Mirror (part of compass?)
Directions
First Aid Kit
Bug Spray
Sun Screen
Pocket Knife
Bootlaces
Stamp Kit Stamp
Stamp Pad
Log Book
Zip Lock Freezer Bags
2 Pens
Paper Pad (3x5)

Extras
Power Bar
Bandanna
Glasses
Tissue
* Whistle
* Glove(s)
* Flashlight
* Emergency Poncho
Camera
Binoculars
* Cell Phone
Extra Clothing Items - Socks ......

* Highly Recommended Extra


Suggestions to Consider

Bear Guard (Pepper Spray) Implies keeping it
handy and knowing when
to use it.

GPS - Assumes that you have a map which is
appropriately marked (Lat/Long)
or that you have set up waypoints. Just
knowing which way the car is, may not
help you much., the direction might be
through a lake.