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One thing I haven't seen mentioned is; let someone know where you're going and when you can be expected to come back.

If you have a cell phone that has a signal where you're going to be, that's a good thing too.

Not to be a wet blanket, but if you haven't had some hiking and camping experience, going off by yourself for a week in the woods is not a good idea.

You might want to try camping at a camp site that has trail heads of various lengths, from a few miles to many.

Oh and make sure your boots are broken in. Trust me on that last one.
 
Yeah, Buzz is right. You don't show back up on time, folks then know generally where to start looking for circling buzzards. If your folks are lucky, it might not be closed-casket.
 
Weight is the major issue. If you brought everything everyone suggested, you'd need to address your car's suspension system just to drive to your trailhead. I suggest you load up your pack and try a day hike first. Bet you'll want to lighten the load a bit after that.

Also, some consideration for what you'll be doing is in order. If you're going to be on the move, hiking hilly terrain a couple miles between campsites every day, that pack is gonna weigh a ton, regardless what's in it. OTOH, if you'll be hiking in a couple miles and camping in one or two locations, you could afford to bring more.

Sounds fun in any case. :)
 
Keep a mental list of the things you DON'T use - leave'em home next time.

Bringing a chair and table if you're camping out of a vehicle will add much comfort.

I see a possible quandry coming that I've found myself in - bringing two guns. If you go for a hike, fishing, etc., one gun is enough to carry much less two. What will you do with the other one? I live, and spend a lot of time, in the NF in MI - would not leave a gun behind under any camping circumstance.

Here's a link to the NF camping rules if you haven't seen them. http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hmnf/pages/Recreation/camping.htm
 
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