BACKPACK CHECKLIST

BACKPACK CAMPING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
(or Don't Leave Home Without It)

SAFETY/EMERGENCY GEAR
   Whistle
   Map & Compass*
   First-Aid Kit*
   - Medications
   - Band-Aids, Chapstick, Asprin
   Canteen/Water Bottle (2 qts)*
   Pocket Knife*
   trail Food*
   - Granola Bars, Dried Fruit, Nuts
   - Pretzels and/or Hard Candy
   Waterproof Matches*
   Candle*
   Rain Gear or Poncho*
   Sunglasses*
   Hat
   Sunscreen/Block-out
   Insect Repellant

CLOTHING
  Standard Clothing Needs:
   Long Pants
   Short Pants
   Hiking Boots
   Extra Pair of Shoes (Optional Tennis Shoes)
   Underwear (Extra for Multiple Days)
   Wool Socks & Liners (Including Extra)
   Short Sleeve Shirts
   Long Sleeve Shirts
   Bandana

  Cold Weather:
   Thermal Underwear
   Wool Cap
   Jacket or Coat
   Gloves
   Extra Clothing (For Layers)

PERSONAL HYGIENE
   Biodegradable Soap
   Washcloth & Hand Towel
   Toothbrush & Toothpaste
   Toilet Paper & Small Spade
   Polished Steel Mirror
   Comb

FOOD
   Meals Planned as a Group
   Snack - Trail Mix

CAMPING GEAR
   Tent, Ground Cloth & Stakes
   Sleeping Bag (20 deg) & Pad
   Backpack
   Day Pack or Fanny Pack (Optional)
   Flashlight & Spare Batteries*
   Water Filter (Group)
   Rope (50'-100' Thin Nylon)

COOKING GEAR
   Backpack Stove & fuel
   Cooking Pots & Pans
   Cooking Utensils
   Scrubbing pad & sponge
   Paper Towels
   Aluminum Foil

TRIP PLANNING
   BSA Tour Permit
   Wilderness Permit/Fire Permit
   Adventure Pass
   Parent Permission Slip
   Weather/Road Report
   Trek Plan (Route/Time/Miles/Elevation)
   Itinerary
   Phone Numbers

MISCELLANEOUS (Optional)
   Light Weight Book or Magazine
   Playing Cards
   Walking Stick

* Denotes A Ten Essential Item

BACKPACKING CHECKLIST
by Mr. Silva

*All items packed in an outdoor type backpack (if you do not have one, troop has some available). Use of zip lock bags is highly encouraged, to ensure everything remains dry.

* Put your NAME and T801 on EVERYTHING.

*The important factors for amount of clothing and equipment are the length of the trip and what type of climate you are hiking. Packed backpack weight should not exceed 30% of the Scouts bodyweight.

*Pick both comfortable and durable hiking attire. Shorts may be worn but suggest long pants. NO cotton sweat shirts or sweat pants.

*Your sleeping bag must be placed into a stuff sack on longer trips. No trash bags or bungee cords may be used to hold it together. This will not only make things easier but ensure your sleeping bag makes all the way to camp.