Friday, June 16, 2017

The Trip - 13 Scouts, 11 Scouters, 8 Day, 3 National Parks - Troop 755 Northville, MI - A Proud Tradition

Backpacking (Temperatures 50-80 deg normal)Dual UseCamping (50-80 deg)Packing & Notes
Hiking Boots (waterproof, broken in well)xHiking Boots (waterproof, broken in well)All gear must fit within the backpack, duffel and day pack
Rain coat (breathable - i.e., gortex)xRain coat (breathable - gortex)*If it does not fit it does not go!
Nalgenes and/or camelback (2 liter capacity)xNalgenes and/or camelback (3 liter capacity)
Sleeping PadxSleeping PadBackpacking gear with non-dual use items in trailer
Sleeping Bag (40 deg, less than 4lb, stuff-able)xSleeping Bag (20 deg, less than 4lb, stuff-able)
Flashlight (LED preferred) headlamps work wellxFlashlight (LED preferred) headlamps work wellCamping gear in one medium duffel - in vehicle for trip
Sun HatxSun Hat
Sunscreen (one per crew)xSunscreenDay Hike and car gear in day pack - in vehicle for trip
Bug spray (one per crew)xBug spray
Polar Fleece sweaterxPolar Fleece sweater*Avoid cotton for everything, it is hard dry once damp.
Nylon zipoff pants 2 pairxzip-off pants 1 pair*Spray boots, nylon zip-offs and hats with water repellent
MedicationsxMedications
Multipurpose rope (15 feet)xMultipurpose rope (15 feet)
Whistle (always with you)xWhistle (in day pack)*You can hear for 1/2 a mile,
Compass (two per patrol)xCompass
Backpack - Good condition large enoughComplete Class A Uniforms*Large trash bag works as a pack cover
Pack cover or large garbage bagTrip neckerchief and trip leadership patch
Camp shoes (light closed toe)2 Class B shirts
Rain pants (optional)Hiking shoesOptional Items
2 short sleeve shirt (not cotton)Medium duffelCamera
1 long sleeve shirt (not cotton)Day pack (for in car and day hikes)Binoculars
Sleeping clothes (not cotton)2 Towels - Showering and swimmingChair (if fits in vehicle)
Small towel, soap, toothbrush, toothpasteHygiene kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo,comb, deodorant)Personal electronics, books for the drive
Underwear (not cotton)Hiking clothesWaterproof box for camera
2 Pair hiking socksSleeping clothesBatteries (camera and any other devices)
2 Pair sock linersSpare glassesSunglasses
Wool gloves (optional)UnderwearNational Park Passport
Hiking staff (optional)SocksSpending cash
Small pocket knife or multi-tool (2 per crew)Swim suit
Handkerchief or bandanna
2 garbage bags & 6 1-gal. zip-loc bags
Matches in waterproof container
Cup, Bowl and Spoon*assumes backpacking food (no real cooking)

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