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.