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EQUIPMENT |
COMMENTS |
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Hiking Boots |
Sturdy, high ankle collar boot with padding to
protect your ankles while providing good ankle support. Vibram
or similar heavy-duty type sole with lugs for traction. Suitable
for a multi-day treks with a heavy pack. Resealed for waterproofness.
Boots should be sized with the inner and outer sock combination
you intend to use and broken in.
Lightweight hiking boots suitable for day hiking with a day pack.
Resealed for waterproofness. Boots should be sized with the
inner and outer sock combination you intend to use and broken
in. |
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Outer Socks |
Ragg wool or acrylic to wick moisture away from
the foot. Not cotton. |
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2 |
Inner Sock Liners |
Polypropylene or silk thin liner socks to wick
moisture. Not cotton. |
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Camp Shoes |
Sneakers or Tevas for non-hiking wear. |
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Backpack |
Internal or External Frame 2000 cubic inches
for day hiking, 4000+ cubic inches for backpacking. Capable
of holding personal and share of the crewÕs gear. Sleeping
bags will consume a lot of cubic inches on an internal frame
pack, plan accordingly. |
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Sleeping Bag |
Down or synthetic bag that stuffs to at least
18"x10" and can be easily carried with the pack. Plastic
trash bag to line the stuff sack for waterproofness. Two straps
to attach the sleeping bag to the pack. Sleeping bag should
be rated to at least 30F. Use a sleeping bag compression sack
to save space in your pack. |
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Sleeping Pad |
Closed cell foam pad or self-inflating air mattress
(not a swimming pool air mattress). |
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Ground Cloth or Space Blanket |
For inside the tent or if you are sleeping under
the stars |
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Eating Utensils |
Plastic cup and bowl with lids (retains heat),
spoon |
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Pocketknife |
Swiss army type or Leatherman. No sheath knives
or blades over 3.5"
Do not carry on plane, must be packed in your backpack |
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Flashlight with new batteries/bulb |
Extra batteries and bulb |
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Compass |
And skill to use it! |
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Map |
Troop will provide a map and itinerary for each
person to carry |
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Small notepad and pen |
For remembering important things |
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Personal Hygiene Kit |
Biodegradable soap, toothbrush and paste, small
pack towel, comb |
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Toilet Paper and Trowel |
Toilet paper in waterproof zip lock bag, extra
zip lock bags and a plastic jar (a.k.a. peanut butter jar) to
carry used toilet paper. Hint- a crushed deodorant block does
wonders inside the jar! |
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Personal First Aid Kit |
Band-Aids, lip balm, sunscreen, chafing powder,
moleskin and snake bite kit. Each group will also have a troop
first aid kit. Scouts are not to carry any prescription or non-prescription
medicine. Adults only may carry medicine for themselves and
siblings. Crew Leader will dispense any medication to scouts.
Consider Tylenol, antacid tablets, anti-histamines and pepto-bismal
along with any prescription medicines that an adult may carry.
Each person will carry a medical insurance information/card
on his or her person or in his or her first aid kit. |
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Ditty Bag |
Extra zip lock bags, shoe laces, extra matches,
misc. spare parts for pack (connecting pins, rings), sewing kit,
small amount of duck tape rolled on a dowel or similar object,
safety pins |
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Parachute/Nylon Cord |
50Õ for tying tent to rock if the ground
is too hard, hanging food bag, clothesline. |
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Water Bottles |
Plastic 1 qt. water bottles, no canteens |
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Water Bottle Holder |
One water bottle should be attached to the hip
belt or in easy reach without having to stop from hiking to drink. |
| Clothing |
Light colors and synthetics are recommended.
Cotton should be avoided |
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Shirts |
Synthetic, at least one long sleeve for sun protection |
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Sweater or Fleece Pullover |
Synthetic |
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Windproof Outer Layer |
Can be worn over sweater or fleece |
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Rainwear |
Waterproof jacket or poncho. Water repellent
does not mean it is waterproof. Some windproof outer layers
(a.k.a. Goretex, will serve as both a windproof and waterproof
layer. |
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Long Pants |
Tightly woven synthetic is lighter and more breathable
than blue jeans. Cotton sweatpants are not recommended for hiking
as their weight increases in proportion to the amount of rain. |
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Belt |
Nylon web belt can double as an emergency strap |
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Shorts |
Nylon hiking type shorts work best. Canvas is
a second choice |
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Underwear (Tops and Bottoms |
Synthetic (polypropylene or silk) work best to
wick moisture. |
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Sleepwear |
Something comfortable just for sleeping |
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Broad Brim Hat |
Sun protection |
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Knit Hat |
For those cool nights |
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Sunglasses |
For the mountain sunshine |
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Whistle |
Emergency use |
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Watch |
Punctuality in a group avoids conflict |
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Bandannas |
Useful as handkerchiefs, head cover, cold compress
etc. |
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Day Pack or Fanny Pack |
For short hikes from the campsite. |
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Miscellaneous |
To be left in campsite, not backpacked |
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Bath Towel and Shower Toiletries |
A scout is clean |
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Plastic Bag with your name |
To hold non essential items while you are on
the trail |
| Optional Equipment |
| Camera and film |
DonÕt forget new batteries and film |
| Colored Stuff Sacks |
Helpful to organize your pack |
| Trekking Poles or Hiking Stick |
Saves wear and tear on the knees |
| Pack cover |
To keep your pack and gear dry when it rains |
| Journal |
To document your trip |
| Books |
Read any good books lately? Natural history,
flora, fauna, historical accounts of the area or that book you
have been wanting to read. |
| Postage stamps, cards |
Include a list of addresses you want to send
cards to. |
| Cards, Uno, Cribbage etc. |
Recreational time |
| Gaiters |
Keeps pebbles from getting inside your hiking
boots |
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| GROUP GEAR TO BE
CARRIED |
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| Tent / Shelter |
2 scouts per tent, weight can be distributed
by poles, stakes, fly, ground cloth and the tent for carrying
|
| Backpack Stove |
Single burner stove that burns Coleman Fuel (do
not pack, troop has to ship due to airline regulations). Repair
parts for stove. One stove per cook group. |
| Fuel Bottles |
(do not pack, troop has to ship due to air line
regulations) |
| Funnel/Pouring Spout |
Avoids spills |
| Cooking Kit |
Two nesting pots (2qt and 1.5qt), pot gripper
and aluminum foil (lid and wind screen) |
| Kitchen Clean-up Kit |
Biodegradable soap-3oz (Castille soap works best
and is multipurpose, scrubby (sponge/abrasive - not SOS-too soapy),
bleach-1oz, matches in waterproof container, 6 zip lock bags
for trash. |
| Water Purifier |
To be shared in the group |
| Iodine |
Portable Aqua tablets as a backup for a clogged
water filter |
| Collapsible Water Bucket |
Handy for water filtering by allowing sediment
to settle. Useful around camp for washing |
| Food |
Repackaged and sorted by meal, Lightweight and
nonperishable |
