| This list summarizes the minimum equipment necessary for a typical 2 day (Sat/Sun) warm-weather weekend backpacking campout from late April to mid-October. All packing should be in a backpack that fits and is in good repair. With respect to all your equipment, when you have a choice, take the smaller or lighter item. In packing the backpack, try to keep heavier items higher, closer to the frame and centrally balanced. Remember, you also need to leave some room for Troop gear. It is a good idea to keep everything in small stuff-sacks or large, clear plastic bags; this helps you keep things organized and weatherproof. Check off each item as you actually pack it.
Sleeping Gear:
_____ A sleeping bag, less than 3 lbs or rated to about 25 degrees.
_____ A foam pad (not an air mattress)
Do not bring large, heavyweight sleeping bags; if your sleeping bag is too light for the expected weather conditions, bring an extra light blanket or flannel liner. Do not bring pillows.
Eating Gear:
_____ A medium sized bowl, preferably plastic, with name plainly marked.
_____ A heavy-duty plastic soup spoon, with name plainly marked.
_____ A medium sized plastic cup, with name plainly marked.
Do not bring cheap (breakable) plastic, metal, glass/porcelain or other heavyweight items!
Clothing and Equipment:
You should hike wearing a pair of gym-shorts a T-shirt, hiking boots or a good, study pair of high-top sneakers (boots are much preferred) with thick socks. If you don't have hiking socks, wear two pair of regular, cotton socks. Make sure the shoelaces are in good condition; if not, install new before departure.
Additional clothing, packed:
_____ 1 pair underwear
_____ 2 pair socks
_____ 1 pair gym shorts
_____ 1 T-Shirt
_____ 1 pair long pants
_____ 1 light sweatshirt or sweater
_____ A light belt
_____ A medium wt. wind/rain resistant jacket
_____ A hat (Baseball Cap OK)
_____ A small towel
_____ A toothbrush
_____ A small "dirty clothes" bag, preferably cloth
_____ A 1-quart canteen, full
_____ 1 - 2 large, plastic trash-bags
_____ Any Required Medications (Consult Scoutmaster!)
_____ Scout Uniform (left in cars!)
Ancillary Clothing and Equipment:
_____ A poncho or rainproof rain-coat, poncho preferred.
_____ A pack-cover
_____ A small/medium sized flashlight with fresh batteries.
_____ A second 1-quart canteen, full
_____ A medium weight jacket
_____ A knit, pullover cap
Optional Equipment:
_____ Quality Sunglasses
_____ A very light pair of sneakers (only if hiking wearing boots)
_____ Personal Kit, including small tubes of sunscreen, lip-balm and insect repellent, and your personal clean-up gear. Keep it very small and very lightweight!
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