Troop 94 Recommended Backpacking Checklist\Packing List
If you do not have an item please contact your Patrol Leaders before purchasing new gear.
PAPERWORK
All paperwork will be turned in before Scout is allowed to depart meeting area
Annual Health and Medical Form (Parts A & B)
BSA Permission Slip
Scout Handbook
TEN ESSENTIALS + 1
Some of the ten essentials will be needed readily accessible on the trail. Those are marked with an asterix.
Pocket Knife or Multi-Tool (folding knife; less than 6”) (Totin’ Chip Required)
* Sun Protection – Hat/Sun Block/Sunglasses
* First Aid Kit
* Extra clothing (one set; shirt, shorts, underwear, socks)
* Rain Gear – Rain Jacket or Poncho
* Water Bottle
Headlamp (with working batteries; extra batteries)
* Trail Food – Trail Meal/Snacks (for each day)
Fire Starting Material – Flint & Steel/Matches
*Compass
DEODORANT (We will be the best smelling Troop)
On the Trail (either worn or easily accessible)
Backpack
Sturdy Hiking Shoes/Boots
Change of Socks
Trail Snacks
Powder
Water Purification System (There are multiple members of the Troop that own these so please do not feel the need to purchase)
Watch
In and Around Camp
* Comfortable shoes for WALKING around camp
Tent or Hammock sleeping system to include a rain fly
Sleeping Bag
* Sleeping Pad
* Chair
* Pillow
Headlamp or Flashlight with extra batteries
Insect repellant
Toilet Paper/Baby wipes
Lip Balm
Hand Sanitizer
Personal Hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. A Scout is Clean)
Personal Prescription Medications
Personal Stove and fuel (can be shared between scouts)
Cook Kit and eating utensils
Notepad, Pencil, & Pen
Clothing and Footwear
All clothing should be weather dependent as you will not need a sweatshirt in July.
Change of clothing for sleep
Extra socks (a pair for each day of hiking and a pair for sleep)
Underwear
Change of t-shirt
Change of pants (if possible these pants should not be blue jeans as they are not recommended for hiking)
Cold weather gear (Jacket/Sweater, Ski Cap, Gloves. All weather dependant)
Long-sleeve shirt (at least one; for sun, bugs)
Items to remember when Packing
WATERPROOF YOUR GEAR. A wet sleeping bag is not a comfortable option. Trash bags and resealable zip lock style bags work great.
Check and double check before you pack. Doing a layout today will save you from a missing item tomorrow
If you do not have any of the gear above, check with leadership before purchase.
Coordinate with a buddy. A 6 pound tent split between two Scouts is easier to carry.
Take care of your feet and areas that sweat. Make sure you keep your feet dry on the trail along with any other areas that may become irritated from sweat and friction
