Scout Troop 740


 

BACKPACKING GEAR LIST
A gear list for a typical camping trip is here 
A gear list for Summer Camp is here


Backpacking List
Items in italics are essential (except for cold weather items when summer camping).


Carry in pocket or in accessible location in pack

Nylon cord (25' of 1/8" to 3/16") 
Matches in waterproof case
Pocket knife
Compass
Whistle
Map of area 
Pen
Sunglasses
Wallet
Personal prescription medicines (given to scoutmaster)
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 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

*Depends on weather.

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