Equipment List

 

In Backpack

2 pair regular socks                                                           1 pair boot socks

1 pair underwear (2 on long range trips)                             1 tee-shirts      

1 pair shorts

1 pair lightweight thermals (optional sweat pants)

Sweat shirt (optional on summer trips)                               Wool/flannel shirt

light jacket or vest                                                 poncho (waterproofed)

stocking cap                                                                      sleeping bag

mat                                                                                   ground cloth

waterbottle/canteen                                                           water purification supplies

1 Sierra Cup

spoon (optional fork - no butter knife, use pocket knife if needed)

optional plate (or frisbee/paper plates, or second sierra cup to eat from)

Lunches (required number, per trail lunch menu in this booklet)

gourp and snacks ( from approved snack list)

small “AA ”or AAA style flashlight (with fresh batteries)

50 feet 1/8” or 1/4” nylon rope

matches (in waterproof cont., approximately 25, or disposable lighter)

small tube liquid or small bar soap                                      tooth paste (no mint)

tooth brush                                                                                    dental floss

small hand towel                                                                            wash cloth

toilet paper (1/2 roll in plastic bag, with center roll removed)          whistle

sunglasses (optional on certain trips, required on others)                 lip balm

sunscreen                                                                                      bug repellent

pencil or pen                                                                                 small pad of paper

4 kitchen garbage bags                                                                  compass

dental floss                                                                                    large trash bag

 

Optional: (this may be limited by size and allowable weight of pack, allowable weight determined by size, age, and skill of youth member)

moccasins/watersocks                                                                   swimsuit

fishing gear                                                                                    survival books

bird books                                                                                    carving knives

field glasses                                                                                   musical instruments

gum                                                                                              scout handbook

topographic maps                                                              candle lantern

backpacking oven

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Eating group: (these items will be assigned by the patrol leader prior to each trip)

trowel (1 per eating group, 5"x7" blade)

rain fly/tent (1 for every two or more people depending on size)

stove (1 per eating group)

fuel (2 oz per person per meal)

first aid kit

food

pots

cleaning supplies

 

On person:

1 pair socks                                                                              1 pair boot socks

1 pair underwear                                                                      1 pair long pants

1 tee-shirt                                                                                 1 long sleeve shirt

1 pair of boots                                                                          1 hat

pocket knife                                                                             personal first aid kit

 

Equipment not allowed:

firecrackers/fireworks

candles (unless in candle lantern, with approval only)

weapons (includes BB/pellet guns, slingshots, firearms)

no electronic games or musical devises

no games that limit the number of participants by their nature