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OVERRIDING OBJECTIVE: Stay dry!
- Backpack & frame (must have padded hip belt and shoulder straps).(Avoid a backpack that is too big – hip belt
will not sit on the hips putting weight of pack on shoulders!)
- Backpack cover or large plastic bags.
- Straps to attach sleeping bag and tent to backpack.
- Cord to tie backpack to tree – cover when not in use.
- Sleeping bag with stuff sack (stuff with large plastic bag inside stuff sack).
- Sleeping pad.
- Hiking boots broken in and WATERPROOFED.
Clothing (including what you wear) AVOID COTTON
- 3 pairs of wool socks (liners are very helpful as well)
- 1 pair of polypropylene/synthetic long underwear
- 1 pair of long pants (wool, pile or synthetic)
- 1 set of rain gear (top & bottom) or poncho ( a poncho is least preferable)
- 1 pair of cold weather/durable gloves or mittens (wool or synthetic / work of avoid cotton-lined gloves)
- 1 wool stocking cap
- 1 jacket (wind and water resistant)
- 1 wool, pile or synthetic fleece sweater
- 1 heavy shirt (wool, flannel, etc.)
- 3 underwear
- 3 T-shirts
- 1 bandana
- 1 small towel
Other Necessities
- Flashlight w/ extra batteries
- Compass (We will have some orienteering practice.)
- Personal toilet items (toothbrush, toothpaste, small bit of toilet paper, soap)
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Canteen or Plastic Water Bottle (It will be important to stay hydrated!)
- Personal eating utensils (plate, fork, spoon)
- Plastic cup WITH NAME ON IT!
Other Optional Items
- Fanny pack
- Disposable camera.
- Chemical hand warmers Foot warmers only use when not hiking.
- Pocket knife or Leatherman
- Leather work gloves
- Waterproof matches or lighter.
- Whistle
- Stool/chair
Duct Tape
- Extra cord
Patrol Items (Each Patrol leader must confirm concerning his patrol).
- Tents
- Plastic bags (bring lots they have lots of uses)
- Water purifier
- Mesh scrubber
- Small bit of liquid soap
- Pots ‘n’ pans (depending on menu)
- Serving spoons, spatulas, etc.
- Stove
- Food
- Firestarter
NOTES:
- Start off cold! Fewer layers. You are not running a marathon and but will sweat during the hike in.
Once you reach the campsite, your sweaty shirt will make you cold so take it off! I wore a long-sleeve cotton shirt when
hiking in then changed into my synthetic long underwear shirt once at the
campsite.
- You will need to change out of your sweaty Saturday clothes on Saturday night to sleep in something clean
and dry. Use those same “sleeping” clothes on Sunday for the walk out.
- Pack clothes in plastic bags, zip locks, etc. Your backpack is NOT waterproof!!
- Bring boots into the tent at night!
- Stay well hydrated and eat a large, warm meal on Saturday night which will keep you warm and help you
sleep on Saturday night.
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