Troop 12 Berkeley-Ashton

This list summarizes the minimum equipment necessary for a typical warm-weather weekend backpacking campout from late April to mid-October. All packing should be in a backpack that fits and is in good repair. With respect to all your equipment, when you have a choice, take the smaller or lighter item. In packing the backpack, try to keep heavier items higher, closer to the frame and centrally balanced. Remember, you also need to leave some room for Troop gear. It is a good idea to keep everything in small stuff-sacks or large, clear plastic bags; this helps you keep things organized and weatherproof. Check off each item as you actually pack it.

Sleeping Gear:

_____ A sleeping bag, less than 3 lbs or rated to about 20 degrees.

_____ A foam pad (not an air mattress - they weigh too much!)

Do not bring large, heavyweight sleeping bags; if your sleeping bag is too light for the expected weather conditions, bring an extra light blanket or flannel liner. Do not bring pillows.

Eating Gear:

_____ A medium sized bowl, preferably plastic, with name plainly marked.

_____ A heavy-duty plastic soup spoon, with name plainly marked.

_____ A medium sized plastic cup, with name plainly marked.

Do not bring cheap (breakable) plastic, metal, glass/porcelain or other heavyweight items!

Clothing and Equipment: You should hike wearing a pair of gym-shorts a T-shirt, hiking boots or a good, study pair of high-top sneakers (boots are much preferred) with thick socks. If you don't have hiking socks, wear two pair of regular, cotton socks. Make sure the shoelaces are in good condition; if not, install new before departure. Additional clothing, packed:

_____ 1 pair underwear

_____ 3pair socks (Wool or Synthetic NEVER COTTON! COTTON KILLS!)

_____ 1 pair gym shorts

_____ 1 T-Shirt

_____ 1 pair long pants

_____ 1 light sweatshirt or sweater

_____ A light belt

_____ A medium wt. wind/rain resistant jacket

_____ A hat (Baseball Cap OK)

_____ A small towel

_____ A toothbrush

_____ A small "dirty clothes" bag, preferably cloth (doubles as pillow/stuff-sack)

_____ 2-1quart Water Bottles, full

_____ 1 - 2 large, plastic trash-bags

_____ Any Required Medications (Consult Scoutmaster!)

_____ Scout Uniform (left in cars!)

Ancillary Clothing and Equipment: Bring Only if told to do so by the SPL at the Planning Session!

_____ A poncho or rainproof raincoat, poncho preferred.

_____ A pack-cover

_____ A small/medium sized flashlight with fresh batteries.

_____ A medium weight jacket

_____ A knit, pullover cap

 

Optional Equipment:

_____ Quality Sunglasses

_____ A very light pair of sneakers (only if hiking wearing boots)

_____ Personal Kit, including small tubes of sunscreen, lip-balm and insect and repellent, your personal clean-up gear. Keep it very small and very lightweight!

Notes:

1. Check your gear list each time you go out and take it with you. On it note weather, and date.

When you get back, check off each item you didn't use on the trek. Eventually you will be able to lighten your load. But Remember a Scout is always prepared.

2. Always leave an itinerary with someone at home. On it should be the routes you plan to travel on (trail & by car) and time of return.