Backpacking Equipment List

Here is a suggested equipment list for backpacking at Troop 711

Gear...
  • Backpack, adjusted to fit
  • Sleeping bag, Light weight 
  • Sleeping pad, closed cell foam
  • 50' of nylon rope/cord, 1/8-3/16 Diameter"
  • Personal utensils (cup, bowl, spoon)
  • large garbage bags (2)
  • Water bottle(s) 1-2 Quarts
  • Whistle/hand mirror

Clothing...

  • Hat/cap/stocking cap
  • Long pants/short pants
  • Good hiking boots
  • Light polypro inner socks
  • Heavy wool/poly outer socks
  • Changes of underwear & T-shirts
  • Shirts: long/short sleeves
  • Warm Coat and/or sweater
  • Neckerchief/bandana or Camp towel
  • Toilet paper (WHITE)
  • Toilet Trowel
  • Personal hygiene
    • Towel or bandana
    • Tooth brush & paste
    • Dental Floss
    • Bug repellant
    • Sun block-lip balm
    • Camp soap
    • Safety pins, needle, thread

Troop Gear...

  • Camp stove & fuel
  • Tent, Tent 1/2, or shelter; rain fly
  • Tent Stakes
  • Back Packer Cook Kit
  • Water Pump / Filter

     

10 Essentials...
  1. Map of the area (provided by trip leader)
  2. Waterproof matches
  3. Compass
  4. Flashlight, extra batteries, bulb
  5. Extra Clothing (especially socks)
  6. Extra Food (Emergancy food)
  7. Sun Block- spf 40, sun glasses, lip balm
  8. Pocket Knife
  9. First Aid Kit
  10. Rain Gear, pancho with head covering

    Personal First Aid Kit...

    • Large & small Band-Aids
    • Alcohol wipes
    • Tweezers
    • 2" x 2"; 4" x 4" gauze pads
    • 2 4" x 3" non-adhering dressing pads
    • sterile dressings
    • Ace bandage
    • Rubber gloves
    • small scissors
    • 1 1/2" adhesive tape
    • "2ND Skin" pads; used like moleskin
    • "Tylenol" analgesic
    • "Benadryl" (allergy relief)
    • "Neosporin" ointment
    • "Technu" poison oak Soap
    • Personal Medications

     

       


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