April 27, 2024

Personal Gear for Backpacking

Personal Gear
Pack with padded hip strap
Sturdy waterproof pack cover
Assorted Ziploc Freezer Bags
Sleeping Bag with Waterproof stuff sack
Straps for pack attachments
Sleep clothes – 1 set very lightweight
Sleeping Pad
Good outdoor shoes, 2 pair
Wool Socks
BROKEN IN Hiking Boots
Underwear
Shorts
Long Pants
T-shirts-Troop 55 & Long-sleeve-shirt
Warm sweater/jacket
Poncho or sturdy rain jacket
Deep bowl, mug/cup
Utensil set, fork, spoon & knife
Water Bottles, 2 to 3
Personal First Aid Kit, including Moleskin
Small pocket knife
Toothpaste and brush
Hand towel
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent

Patrol Equipment
Backpacking Stove
Fuel & Fuel Bottle
Tents (1 per 2 scouts) with Ground Cloth
Cooking Set with plastic bowl insert with utensils and cleaning supplies
Matches
Bear Bag
Towel and Toilet Paper
Trash bags & Paper towels
Water Filtration bottles or filters
Mess bag for dish and utensil drying

Troop Equipment
First Aid Kit
Compass and Topo Maps
Nylon Cord, two 50’ lengths
Leatherman or substitute
3 Dining Flies with Poles

Other Option Equipment
Camp shoes
Hat
Gaiters
Lip balm
Sunglasses
Camera & extra film
Watch with alarm
Frisbee/cards/ball/hacky sack
Reading Material
Small Camping Pillow
Bandanna

Cold Weather Additions or Substitutes
Pull over hat and gloves
Warm jacket and warm long pants
Wool long-sleeve shirt
Long underwear