TROOP 29 BACKPACKING CHECKLIST

TEN ESSENTIALS
  FIRST AID KIT   CHAPSTICK
  WATER, ONE QUART   SUNGLASSES
  MAGNETIC COMPASS   DECK OF CARDS/READING MATERIAL
  LOCAL MAP   ID CARD & CHANGE FOR PHONE
  POCKETKNIFE & TOTIN' CHIP   FLASHLIGHT w/ FRESH BATTERIES
  EMERGENCY BLANKET   PONCHO OR RAIN GEAR
  EMERGENCY FOOD   WATERPROOF MATCHES
  WHISTLE   SMALL AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM FOIL
  SIGNALING MIRROR   SUN LOTION 30spf MINIMUM

 

  EQUIPMENT   GROUP EQUIPMENT
  Outdoor Backpack   Tent
  Sleeping bag in stuff sack   Tarp or ground sheet
  Sleeping Pad   Rope at least 50 ft. of 1/4"
  Hiking Boots waterproof   Water purifier and/or Iodine tablets
  Knife   Folding Saw
  2 Water bottles, 1 wide-mouth Nalgene   Small Ax
  Hat - wide brim shade hat   Stove
  Thermal Cup, spork   Extra Fuel
  2 large black trash bags pack cover, poncho, etc.   Pot set and Pot holder
  Plastic Trowel and toilet paper in zip lock   Collapsible Water Container
  3 1-gallon zip-lock bags   Pot Scouring pad
      Biodegradable Dish Soap
  CLOTHING   Spare pack buckles 1 hip belt and 2 small size
  Tops t-shirt/shirt   2 Spare Pack Straps
  Bottoms Sweatpants/trousers   Small Amount of Duct Tape
  Socks non-cotton   Leatherman
      Small Sewing Kit
  INSULATING LAYERS    
  Extra Top(s) sweater, fleece, etc.   FIRST AID KIT - PERSONAL
  Extra Bottom(s) pile, pants, fleece   Moleskin
  Long Underwear polypropylene, capilene, etc.   Parent Release Form
      10 Band-Aids
  SHELL LAYERS   3 Large Adhesive pads 4" x 4"
  Waterproof coat, windbreaker, pants, and hat   5 antiseptic wipes
      Individual Tylenol
  EXTRAS   Small roll of gauze bandage
  Socks   Small amount of medical tape
  Mitts/Gloves    
  Hiking Shorts/swimsuit   MISCELLANEOUS
  Bandana   Camera and Film
  Toque/warm hat   Binoculars
  Teva-type sandals for stream crossings   Bear Bells/Bear Scare
      Change of clothes for trip home left in car
  PERSONAL ITEMS   Trip Itinerary Left home with someone who cares!
  Completed Health form   Spare Car Keys in safe place in pack
  Personal Medications - Supervising Adult knowledge of medications and dosage    
  Insect Repellent High DEET    
  Toothbrush/Toothpaste    
  Pack towels (2)    
       
  Additional Notes and Comments:    
  Use this checklist as a guideline when planning for a backpacking trip. Some items may be optional depending on route, weather, and length of trip. You should carry no more than 25-35% of your total body weight including pack and boots.
       

Revised 2/24/03