PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIST

Long Term Backpacking - Summer (variable mountain climate)

 

 

 

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

              1 ea.           Backpack

              1 ea.           Waterproof Backpack Cover (optional)

              3 ea.           Large Garbage Bags with ties (must fit over pack, sleeping bag)

              1 ea.           Sleeping Bag with stuff sack (compressible models preferred)

              1 ea.           Ground Pad or Air Mattress

              1 ea.           Individual Cook Kit (1 Cook Kit to be shared by 2 scouts)

              1 ea.           Sm. Flashlight (extra batteries for one week, extra bulb)

              1 ea.           Disposable Butane Lighter

              1 pk.           Matches (sealed water tight) or backup Butane Lighter

              1 ea.           Mosquito Repellent (must contain DEET for tick protection)

              1 ea.           Water Bottle (Nalgene type--1 quart sufficient)

              1 bot  Water Purification Tablets (Potable Aqua - 50 tablet size)

              1 ea.           Drinking Cup (min. size 8 - 10 oz.)

              1 ea.           Spoon

              2 ea.           Pill bottles for drink mix

              1 ea.           Knife (pocket knife preferred)

              1 ea.           Compass

              1 ea.           Rain Gear (rain suit highly preferred or poncho)

              25 ft.          Rope (cotton or nylon clothesline)

              1 ea.           Chap Stick

              1 bar           Soap (biodegradable)

              1 ea.           Toothbrush

              1 ea.           Toothpaste

              1 ea.           Comb

              1 ea.           Towel (small)

              1 ea.           Wash Cloth (small)

              1/2 rI.         Toilet Paper

1* pr.           Hiking Boots

3* pr.          Socks

3* pr.          Underwear (briefs)

1* pr           Light Synthetic Long Underwear Bottoms (optional if using rain suit)

1* pr.          Long Pants

1* pr.          Short Pants

3* ea.          Short Sleeve Shirts (T-Shirts)

1* ea.          Long Sleeve Shirt (wool or flannel)

1* ea.          Sweater or Sweatshirt

1* ea.          Light Jacket or Wind Breaker (Rain Jacket works well)

1* ea.          Light gloves and knit hat

1* ea.          Belt

N ea.           Handkerchiefs (as needed)

1 ea.           Sunglasses and Sun Screen Lotion (optional but recommended)

1 ea.           Fishing Equipment (optional but should be minimal and packable)

 

*    Requirements provide for minimum 2 layer bottom and 3 layer top capability. Includes clothes being worn at the trailhead - items not being worn serve as backups in wet or cool weather. Dark colored synthetics are best as they dry quickly in the sun.

 

NOTE: One-third to one-half the capacity of each pack must be allowed for community equipment such as food, tentage, stoves, fuel, etc. All gear should fit into the pack or attach solidly to the frame - no loose items.

 

                                                    K Metz - 5/97