Packing checklist for boys
(Last modified: $Date: 2015-08-12 18:59:09-05 $)
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MUST have: | SHOULD have: | MIGHT want: |
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__ backpack with good hip belt __ pack cover (garbarge bag OK) __ sleeping bag __ Boy Scout shirt __ Troop 72 red shirt __ rain coat or poncho __ sweatshirt or light jacket __ sandals or aqua-shoes __ shorts __ extra socks (polypro/wool) __ extra underwear __ plate, bowl, cup __ knife, fork, spoon __ insect repellent __ sun screen __ water bottles (4 quarts/liters) __ toothbrush, toothpaste __ first aid kit __ flashlight __ toilet paper __ tent (usually allocated by patrol) __ food (usually allocated by patrol) __ cooking gear (usually allocated by patrol) __ money for fast food en route |
__ snack for first night __ spare parts for backpack __ Scout Handbook (in ziploc) __ garbage bag for boots outside tent __ matches, firestarters __ swimsuit, towel __ sleeping pad __ leather gloves __ hat __ long pants (bugs) __ sunglasses __ compass __ jackknife __ rope __ hand sanitizer __ ice cream pail for washing |
__ pillowcase __ trekking poles __ sheet __ rain pants __ camp stool __ watch __ camera __ book __ magazine __ deck of cards __ woodcarving __ harmonica __ frisbee __ hacky sack __ juggling stuff |
A backpacking trip is a little differerent than other camping trips. With each step on the trail, you will feel the weight of everything you bring, so PACK LIGHT! But each person should still pack at least two-three liters of water, since we usually don't stop to filter or boil river water until we get to the campsite each night.