From 2002 Philmont Guidebook to Adventure, Pages 12-13
YOUR PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
Packing
pack with padded hip belt (rental available)
capacity: external frame–4000 cubic inches +/-
internal frame–4800 cubic inches +/-
pack cover–waterproof nylon
6-12 1-gallon Zip Lock plastic bags to pack
clothes
Sleeping
sleeping bag in stuff sack lined with plastic bag
sleep clothes–worn only in sleeping bag
(T-shirt and gym shorts)
straps to hold sleeping bag on pack
foam sleeping pad (closed cell or Therma-Rest)
Clothing
Layer A (Hiking Clothes)
hiking boots–well broken in
lightweight sneakers or tennis shoes
2 pairs of heavy socks
3 pairs lighter inner socks (polypro)
3 changes underwear
2 hiking shorts
2 short sleeve shirts (not nylon)
1 hat or cap–flexible, with brim
Layer B (Cool Evening)
1 long sleeve shirt (wool or flannel)
1 long pants, cotton or nylon (not heavy jeans)
1 pair insulated underwear (polypro)
Layer C (Cold)
sweater or jhacket (wool or polar fleece)
stocking cap (wool or polypro)
1 glove liners or mittens (wool or polypro)
Layer D (Cold, Wet, Windy)
1 sturdy rainsuit (A)
Eating
deep bowl (small, plastic)
cup (measuring style)
spoon
3 or 4 one qt water bottles (BB, A)
YOUR PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
Personal and Miscellaneous
small pocketknife (A)
matches and lighter in waterproof container (BB, A)
flashlight (small with extra batteries and bulb)
Philmont map (A)
compass–liquid-filled (A)
2 bandannas or handkerchiefs (BB)
money ($10-$20 in small bills)
lip balm (BB, A) (with SPF of 25) Chapstick
soap, biodegradable (BB,S)
toothebrush/toothpaste (BB)
small trowel
tampons/sanitary napkins (BB)
sunscreen at least 15 SPF (BB, S)
sunglasses (inexpensive)
ditty bag (for personal items in bear bag)
The following 8 items are listed in the crew equipment section of
of the Philmont Guidebook, but your Expedition Leader requests
they be included in each camper’s personal equipment
toilet paper in Zip Lock bag
sewing kit with heavy thread and needle
10 small metal tent stakes
personal first aid kit
waterproof ground cloth, 5’6”x7’6”, 1 per tent
fifty ft ?” nylon cord
insect repellent–non aerosol (S)
1 bottle of Polar Pure in 2 Zip Lock bags (S)
Optional
camera and film (BB)
whistle
watch, inexpensive
fishing equipment/licenses
postcards, prestamped
rubber bands (large for packing)
foot powder (BB, S)
note pad and pen
daypack for sidehikes (S)
Crazy Creek seat
NO RADIOS, TAPE/CD PLAYERS, OR HAMMOCKS
CELLULAR TELEPHONES ARE DISCOURAGED
Code
Available at Philmont Trading Post
(BB)–Packed together in plastic bad to be placed in bear bag at night
(S)–Share with buddy
(A) – Easily accessible in pack or carried on person
Be sure to label all of your clothing and equipment with your name and
expedition number, so you can readily identify what is yours and so
any of your belongings lost and found can be returned