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