My current gear list as of March 2007:

Of course as any bakpacker/hiker knows this is my normal list but as conditions change I change the gear I bring accordingly. Also, I am not saying that any of the gear below is what you need to buy, but it is what I have found that works the best for me after trying out numerous options. I have 4 packs, 3 tents and 5 sleeping bags so I switch those according to season.

MSR Whisperlite white gas stove
MSR Water filter (Sweet water)
1 L Pot with lid (I usually am only boiling water)
11 oz MSR Fuel bottle
Platypus 1 Gallon water bag (for water at camp)
Platypus 2 L bag with hose for the trail
REI insulated mug
High density plastic small shovel and toilet paper
Down REI bag (It used to have quite a few more feathers, as it is 20 years old now)
Permaware spoon
REI Halfdome 2 HC with groundsheet (GREAT TENT)
Cascade Ultralight self imflating sleeping pad (old blue kind)
REI UL 45 Pack (2006 version)
Unscented Backwoods Cutter
50 feet of colored parachute cord (the bright orange one stands out nicely)
Sunblock (I use a waterproof SPF 30)
Columbia wide brimmed hat (foldable)
REI Convertible Pants
REI Elements Jacket
hiking socks and liners
North Face longsleeve synthetic shirt with pit zips and role up sleeves
Montrail Hiking Boots
Walking stick (Bear Claw)
REI midweight long underware top and bottom (for nightime/cold weather)
Midweight gloves
Fleece balaclava
extra paid of socks
REI longsleeve Midweight fleece top
rain paints (waterproof them once a year)
Backpacker Magazine
2 lighters
waterproof matches
deck of cards
pen and paper
map of area you are in
Garmin Etrex Vista GPS unit with extra batteries
Compass
Foot kit includes (tincture of iodine,scissors, foot powder, moleskin pre cut at home)
First aid kit with bandana, pain meds, anti-diarrhea meds, headache reliever, tweezers, bandaids, tiger balm, sting-eze, rubber gloves, streile wound pads, antibiotic ointment, etc
zipties
bungie cord
whistle (built into the pack sternum strap)
Camera (digital Rebel with extra batteries and very compact tripod for night shots)
Hand sanitizer
Extra garbage bags (for covering pack, trash, a rain jacket in a pinch)
Small tarp (emergency shelter)
Personal kit includes (soap, deoderant, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, kleenix, lip balm)
in film canister (20 dollar bill and 2 dollars in quarters)
cell phone that is digital and analog compatible with fully charged battery
Cascade Design small pack towel
Food: Mountain House 20 oz entree for dinner (They are good and a snap to prepare. Not to mention no need to wash dishes!)

Here is some of my gear while camping at Grouse Lake.

Here is my stove and walking staff around camp.