Adventure 2004

Adventure 2004 - Southwestern Colorado

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT BACKPACKING CHECKLIST

Qty

EQUIPMENT

COMMENTS

1
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 are suitable for day hiking with a day pack. We recommend sturdy hiking boots with a collar for backpacking. Resealed for waterproofness. Boots should be sized with the inner and outer sock combination you intend to use and broken in.

2
Outer Socks Ragg wool or acrylic to wick moisture away from the foot. Not cotton.

2
Inner Sock Liners Polypropylene or silk thin liner socks to wick moisture. Not cotton.

1
Camp Shoes Sneakers or Tevas for non-hiking wear.

1
Backpack Internal or External Frame 2000 cubic inches for day hiking, 4000+ cubic inches for backpacking. Capable of holding personal and share of the crew’s gear. Sleeping bags will consume a lot of cubic inches on an internal frame pack, plan accordingly.

1
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. Sleeping bag liners can add additional warmth to a sleeping bag if needed.

1
Sleeping Pad Closed cell foam pad or self-inflating air mattress (not a swimming pool air mattress).

1
Ground Cloth or Space Blanket For inside the tent or if you are sleeping under the stars

1
Eating Utensils Plastic cup and bowl with lids (retains heat), spoon

1
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

1
Flashlight with new batteries/bulb Extra batteries and bulb

1
Compass And skill to use it!

1
Map Troop will provide a map and itinerary for each person to carry

1
Small notepad and pen For remembering important things

1
Personal Hygiene Kit Biodegradable soap, toothbrush and paste, small pack towel, comb

1
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!

1
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.

1
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

1
Parachute/Nylon Cord 50’ for tying tent to rock if the ground is too hard, hanging food bag, clothesline.

2
Water Bottles Plastic 1 qt. water bottles, no canteens

1
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

2
Shirts Synthetic, at least one long sleeve for sun protection

1
Sweater or Fleece Pullover Synthetic

1
Windproof Outer Layer Can be worn over sweater or fleece

1
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.

1
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 how wet they get.

1
Belt Nylon web belt can double as an emergency strap

2
Shorts Nylon hiking type shorts work best. Canvas is a second choice

2
Underwear (Tops and Bottoms Synthetic (polypropylene or silk) work best to wick moisture.

1
Sleepwear Something comfortable just for sleeping

1
Broad Brim Hat Sun protection

1
Knit Hat For those cool nights

1
Sunglasses For the mountain sunshine

1
Whistle Emergency use

1
Watch Punctuality in a group avoids conflict

2
Bandannas Useful as handkerchiefs, head cover, cold compress etc.

1
Day Pack or Fanny Pack For short hikes from the campsite.

Optional Equipment

Camera and film Don’t 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, and historical accounts of the area or that book you have wanted 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 and snow from getting inside your hiking boots and keeps your socks dry during a rain storm

Fishing equipment Purchase license if you are of age

TRAVEL UNIFORM AND MISC.

Scout Uniform Class A Uniform (scout pants, shirt, scout belt and troop hat)

Troop 19 T-shirts Colorado Adventure 2002 Trip T-shirt

One set of civilian clothes For when we are not hiking or wearing the scout uniform. This will be left at base camp during the overnight trips

Additional toiletries Bath towel, shampoo, soap etc. to be left at base camp

Carry on Bag Day Pack, Fanny Pack or a carry-on.

No portable stereos, radios, cell phones etc. Our intent is to minimize the intrusions of our society and enjoy the natural environment

Duffle Bag with your name To hold non essential items while you are on the trail

Group Gear to be Carried

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 or Water Carrier Handy for water filtering by allowing sediment to settle. Useful around camp for washing

Food Repackaged and sorted by meal, Lightweight and nonperishable

NOTES:

Space in the rental cars and vans will be at a premium. Plan to fit all your personal and crew gear in your pack or duffle and have one carry-on per person.

Only equipment that may be shipped by Troop 19 is the backpacking stoves and fuel bottles

Backpacks can be either sealed in a clear plastic bag (provided by the airline at check-in) or packed in a large duffle bag.

No knives, utensils, sharp implements of any type, lighters are to be carried on to the plane.

Up to 4 books of matches or 2 lighters are allowed as part of your carry-on luggage. They cannot be packed as part of checked baggage in the cargo area of the plane. Strike anywhere matches are prohibited.

More information on what is prohibited and allowed can be found at:

http://www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_1012.xml

http://www.tsa.gov/public/index.jsp

Carry-on bags
For travel worldwide on United, you may carry on one bag and one personal item such as a purse, briefcase, or laptop computer. A carry-on bag must fit under your seat or in the overhead bin. Its dimensions should not be more than 9x14x22 (length + width + height) or 45 linear inches (the length, height and width added together). United may require that a carry-on item travel as checked baggage if the item cannot be safely stowed on a particular flight.

Checked bags
You may check two bags free of charge.

· The maximum size of each checked bag is 62 inches/157 cm (length + width + height).

· The maximum weight per checked bag is 50 pounds/23 kg each.

· Each checked bag must have the name of the person traveling on the outside of the bag, and we recommend on the inside as well. .

· Valuable items, as well as medications or prescriptions, should be carried personally by you.

Qty	EQUIPMENT	COMMENTS
1	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 are suitable for day hiking with a day pack. We recommend sturdy hiking boots with a collar for backpacking. Resealed for waterproofness. Boots should be sized with the inner and outer sock combination you intend to use and broken in.
2	Outer Socks	Ragg wool or acrylic to wick moisture away from the foot. Not cotton.
2	Inner Sock Liners	Polypropylene or silk thin liner socks to wick moisture. Not cotton.
1	Camp Shoes	Sneakers or Tevas for non-hiking wear.
1	Backpack	Internal or External Frame 2000 cubic inches for day hiking, 4000+ cubic inches for backpacking. Capable of holding personal and share of the crew’s gear. Sleeping bags will consume a lot of cubic inches on an internal frame pack, plan accordingly.
1	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. Sleeping bag liners can add additional warmth to a sleeping bag if needed.
1	Sleeping Pad	Closed cell foam pad or self-inflating air mattress (not a swimming pool air mattress).
1	Ground Cloth or Space Blanket	For inside the tent or if you are sleeping under the stars
1	Eating Utensils	Plastic cup and bowl with lids (retains heat), spoon
1	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
1	Flashlight with new batteries/bulb	Extra batteries and bulb
1	Compass	And skill to use it!
1	Map	Troop will provide a map and itinerary for each person to carry
1	Small notepad and pen	For remembering important things
1	Personal Hygiene Kit	Biodegradable soap, toothbrush and paste, small pack towel, comb
1	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!
1	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.
1	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
1	Parachute/Nylon Cord	50’ for tying tent to rock if the ground is too hard, hanging food bag, clothesline.
2	Water Bottles	Plastic 1 qt. water bottles, no canteens
1	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
2	Shirts	Synthetic, at least one long sleeve for sun protection
1	Sweater or Fleece Pullover	Synthetic
1	Windproof Outer Layer	Can be worn over sweater or fleece
1	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.
1	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 how wet they get.
1	Belt	Nylon web belt can double as an emergency strap
2	Shorts	Nylon hiking type shorts work best. Canvas is a second choice
2	Underwear (Tops and Bottoms	Synthetic (polypropylene or silk) work best to wick moisture.
1	Sleepwear	Something comfortable just for sleeping
1	Broad Brim Hat	Sun protection
1	Knit Hat	For those cool nights
1	Sunglasses	For the mountain sunshine
1	Whistle	Emergency use
1	Watch	Punctuality in a group avoids conflict
2	Bandannas	Useful as handkerchiefs, head cover, cold compress etc.
1	Day Pack or Fanny Pack	For short hikes from the campsite.
	Optional Equipment
	Camera and film	Don’t 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, and historical accounts of the area or that book you have wanted 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 and snow from getting inside your hiking boots and keeps your socks dry during a rain storm
	Fishing equipment	Purchase license if you are of age

	Scout Uniform	Class A Uniform (scout pants, shirt, scout belt and troop hat)
	Troop 19 T-shirts	Colorado Adventure 2002 Trip T-shirt
	One set of civilian clothes	For when we are not hiking or wearing the scout uniform. This will be left at base camp during the overnight trips
	Additional toiletries	Bath towel, shampoo, soap etc. to be left at base camp
	Carry on Bag	Day Pack, Fanny Pack or a carry-on.
	No portable stereos, radios, cell phones etc.	Our intent is to minimize the intrusions of our society and enjoy the natural environment
	Duffle Bag with your name	To hold non essential items while you are on the trail

	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 or Water Carrier	Handy for water filtering by allowing sediment to settle. Useful around camp for washing
	Food	Repackaged and sorted by meal, Lightweight and nonperishable