Three Season Backpacking Check List -NOT intended for Deep Freeze or Winter Tent Camping Remember: "Cotton Kills" The following check list is only a guide. More or less items and some not even mentioned may be required by the trip. Use this checklist as a starting point and modify it according to your level of experience and trip specifics. To wear to camp or on hike: __ Shirt (synthetic preferred) __ Underwear (synthetic preferred) __ Shorts (synthetic preferred) __ Whistle on a string (around neck) __ Hiking shoes or boots. They should provide ankle support, have a sturdy sole (relative to your load and terrain), and be waterproof. __ Socks – not cotton; Wool, synthetics, or a blend is best. __ Liner socks (optional) __ Watch Insulation (not made of cotton). Anything made of wool, down, pile, polypropylene, etc. __ Warm hat __ Warm gloves __ Warm jacket __ Thermal underwear top __ Thermal underwear bottom (mid weight synthetic fabric) __ Rainwear jacket __ Rainwear pants Clothing (depending on length of trip) __ Extra Underwear (synthetic) __ Extra T-shirt (synthetic) __ Extra Shorts (synthetic) __ Extra socks - not cotton __ Extra liner socks Optional Clothing: (depending on season, location, and activity) __ Lightweight pants __ Warm vest or sweater __ Camp Shoes: e.g.: Tevas, sandals (not open toed), lightweight sneakers, etc. Toiletries: __ Toothbrush __ Toothpaste - The sample sizes of toothpaste are compact and lightweight. __ Medications (if necessary. Make sure they are in the original container with your name and directions for use. Then store in a waterproof container. Give to adult leader at check-in.) __ Personal hygiene items __ Foot powder __ Biodegradable soap __ Hand Sanitizer __ Lip balm __ Sunscreen (30+ SPF) __ Cloth or Sponge (for cleaning your body) Additional Equipment: __ Sun visor or baseball cap __ Lightweight mug __ Bowl __ Spoon, knife and fork __ Water bottles (enough to hold two quarts of liquid = 64 ounces) __ Headlamp - flashlight __ Pocketknife or leatherman type tool, if qualified. Large items: __ Back pack __ Pack cover (or line your back pack with a large plastic garbage bag) __ Sleeping bag (packed inside a waterproof plastic bag or stuff sack) __ Sleeping pad Personal Items: __ Reading glasses in hard case (if needed) __ Sun glasses in hard case with retaining strap __ Personal FIRST AID KIT __ Extra flashlight batteries __ Extra flashlight bulb __ Sewing kit __ Compass with mirror __ Scout Guidebook
OPTIONAL (to be decided upon) __ Camp chair __ Pen and paper __ Camera __ Film __ Bandanna (a multitude of uses from first aid to a sweat band) __ Insect repellent __ Mosquito head net __ Extra large plastic bag __ Duct Tape - rope - cord |
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