Backpacking Gear Info
 

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Backpacking Gear Information

Bold (*) Indicates a must-have item.

A. Eating Gear

  • Canteen* - 1 quart (2 suggested) - can be reused sports bottles

  • Plastic bowl* or Scout cook kit - often simply an old butter tub or frisbee

  • Plastic Cup*

  • Knife, fork, spoon set* (as light as possible)

  • Waterproof matches*

  • Water purification tablets

  • Food* - (Freeze dried from Mountain House is often a good choice)

  • Trail Mix/other snacks - not too much since this stuff is heavy

B. Personal Items - Packed in ditty bag(s)

  • Toilet paper* (in its own ziplock baggy)

  • Tooth brush & paste plus personal toiletries

  • Insect repellent (non-aerosol in a small container)

  • Moleskin*

  • Lightweight Personal First Aid kit*

  • Lightweight Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb

  • 25 cents (for a phone call)

  • Whistle

  • Chapstik & sunscreen

  • Extra boot laces (optional)

  • Needle and thread (optional)

C. Sleeping gear

D. Clothing - Adjust weight as needed for season and specific trip.  Wool or synthetic are better than cotton for keeping warm when wet.

  • Hiking boots*

  • 1.5 pairs of thick socks (preferably wool or synthetic hiking) per day of hiking

  • 1.5 pairs of liner socks (or extra socks to act as liners) per day of hiking

  • 2 pairs of pants or shorts

  • 1.5 pairs Underwear per day of hiking

  • 2 shirts

  • Swimming trunks (optional)

  • Cap/hat for sun protection

F. Miscellaneous Equipment:

  • Poncho or rain jacket* (easily accessible)

  • Compass (Silva preferred)

  • Zip-lock bags* for keeping clothes and item dry and organized

  • Plastic trash bags (2)

  • 50 feet of small nylon cord (a million uses)

  • Pocket knife (less than 3-in. blade) - no sheath knives

  • Back pack*

  • Identification on back flap of pack

  • Pack cover or large plastic garbage bag

  • Boy Scout Handbook (optional)

Troop Gear

The Troop provides the following gear for collective use on Backpacking Trips do not need to have these items, unless they want to:

  • Stoves
  • Tent (Two or Four Man)
  • Cook kit

 


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Boy Scout Troop 333, River Hills Community Church, 104 Hamilton's Ferry Road
Lake Wylie, SC 29710