1 pack and frame fitted to your body with a padded hip step
1 pack cover/waterproof bag
25 ft of 1/8 inch nylon cord for packing, tentage, bear bag, ext.
1 backpacking tent (one per two crew members) in two stuff sacks OR
1 hammock with rain fly (optional)
1 sleeping bag in waterproof bag in stuff sack
3 plastic trash bags (tall kitchen size)
1 waterproof ground cloth ( at least 3-mil plastic) or tarp
1 sleeping pad
1 small reliable flashlight with fresh batteries
1 pair well broken in hiking boots, or soft-side hiking shoes with sturdy/new laces
1 pair of water shoes, crocs or old sneakers (water shoes required for aquatic outposts)
3-5 pairs wool/polypropylene socks
1 pair long trousers/sweatpants
1-3 pairs walking shorts
3-4 T-shirts
3-5 pairs of underwear
1 long sleeve shirt
1 wool sweater/fleece pullover/warm jacket
1 poncho or rain suit
1 web belt
1 swim suit
1 pocket knife/multi-tool (no sheath knives)
1 compass (Silva or equivalent)
1 Whistle
1 Personal first aid kit
1 roll of toilet paper
1 quart-size ziplock bag for topographic map
1/2 bar of soap in plastic bag (“camp suds”)
1 toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss
1 small towel
2 plastic water bottles (1 quart each)
1 spoon, deep plate and cup (Sierra cup ideal)
1 small insect repellent (can be shared)
Sunscreen lotion (the higher SPF the better)
COMPLETE CLASS A UNIFORM; include scout socks and belt; worn for medals, church, and campfires at base camp. Will be left in storage during the week on the trail.
Optional Equipment
Extra clothes and shoes for caving
Camera
Notebook and pen
Sunglasses
Binoculars
Handkerchiefs
Personal spice kit
Instant coffee/tea
Bandanna
Backpacking chair
Hiking Stick
Camel back water container
Day Pack
Group Gear
Tarp
First aid it
foot powder
lotion
matches
lighter
duct tape
water filter / purifier
wash tub
shovel
3 stoves
fuel
3 pots with lids
2 dry bags / bear bags
Scrub brush