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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. |
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Outer Socks |
Ragg wool or acrylic to wick moisture
away from the foot. Not cotton. |
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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 crew's 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. |
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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" |
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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 |
25' 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. |
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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 Arizona 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. |
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 in the Canyon |
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, historical accounts of the Canyon 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 |
GROUP GEAR TO BE CARRIED |
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Tent / Shelter |
3 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 |