Backpacking List

• Carry in pocket or in accessible location in pack

• Matches in waterproof case

• Pocket knife

• Compass

• Whistle

• Signed permission slip

  • Map of area (troop provided)

  • Pen

  • Sunglasses

  • Wallet

  • Personal prescription medicines

  • Chapstick

• Basic Camping Equipment

• Pack (internal or external; hipbelt; good fit, comfortable)

• Waterproof pack cover (or large garbage bag)

• Warm sleeping bag in stuff sack (20F rated; lightweight)

• Foam sleeping pad

• Tent, with ground cloth (troop provided)

• Flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb)

• Water bottles (At least 2: 1-2 Liter bottles)

• Eating bowl, drinking cup, spoon & fork

• Personal first aid kit

• Plastic garbage bags (at least 2)

  • Plastic zip bags for gear (to hold small items)

  • Assorted rope & twine

  • Insect repellent*

  • Sunscreen*

  • Small notebook & pen

  • Small change (for emergency calls)

  • Small sewing repair kit

  • Small amount of duct tape

Clothing

• Rain jacket

• Rain pants

• Hiking boots

• Wool sweater or fleece*

• Jacket/parka*

• Warm hat*

• Warm gloves*

• Long polypro underwear*

• Wool (or other hiking) socks

  • Shirt

  • Long trousers

  • Hiking shorts*

  • Swimsuit*

  • Undershorts

  • Undershirt

  • Lightweight shoes (sneakers, Tevas)

  • Baseball cap

Toilet Articles

• • Soap

  • Small towel

  • Washcloth

  • Toothbrush & toothpaste

  • Comb

  • Toilet paper (in plastic bag)

  • Metal mirror

Other Ideas

• • Boy Scout Handbook

  • Trail snacks (dried fruit, granola bar, etc.)

  • Camera and film

  • Fishing gear

Patrol/Troop Equipment (troop provided)

• • Troop first aid kit

  • Food

  • Pots and pans

  • Water ("Jerry") cans

  • Cooking utensils

  • Dishwashing liquid

  • Wash pans

  • Sponge/scrub pads

  • SOS pads

  • Paper towels

  • Small saw

  • Plastic garbage bags

  • Dining fly

  • Stoves and fuel

  • Duty roster

  • Patrol flag

  • Coleman lantern (with extra mantles)

  • Tarp for firewood

  • Fire grate

  • Weather report