Troop Organization
Membership
Events and Calendar
Rank Advancement
Merit Badges
Outing Planning
Photo Gallery
Troop Committee
Contact Info
Resources
Venture Crew
 
 
Backpacking Essentials  
Outdoor Essentials:
 
  Pocketknife
  Personal First Aid Kit
  Extra Clothing
  Rain Gear
  Water Bottle
  Flashlight
  Trail Food
  Matches or Fire Starter
  Sun Protection
  Map and Compass
 
   
     
Additional Backpacking Essentials  
 
  Backpack
  Water
100 oz per day (more if it's hot)
  Tent
  Sleeping Bag
  Wide Brimmed Hat
  Chapstick
  Whistle
  Emergency Blanket
 

Clothing: Dress in Layers - Top

• T-shirt
• Long Underwear
• Sweatshirt
• Waterproof Jacket
 

Clothing: Dress in Layers - Bottom

• Shorts
• Long Underwear
• Non-cotton sweat pants
• Rain Pants
  Extra T-Shirt
  Sturdy Hiking Boots
  Hiking Socks
  Sock Liners
  Extra Pair of Socks
  Toothbrush and toothpaste
  Notebook and Pen
  Insect Repellent
  2 1-gallon zip lock bags
  1 trash bag
  Food
 
     
Backpacking Optional List  
 
  Watch
  Sunglasses
  Daypack
 
     
Groop Equipment  
Not everyone needs to carry these items, but make sure someone has them:
 
  Backpacking Stove (1 per three people)
  Fuel
  Rope (for bear bags)
 
     
 
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