• Sleeping Gear
    Sleeping bag
    Sleeping pad
    Sleeping clothes (We suggest pants from below)
    Tent - We use the Troop's Mountain Hardware Hammerhead 3
  • Clothing
    Hiking boots – Broken in. We will be hiking.
    2 Pairs of heavy socks
    2 Pairs of lighter inner socks
    2 Change of Underwear
    1 Short Sleeve Shirt
    1 Long Sleeve Shirt
    1 Long Pants – cotton or nylon (nylon is better because it dries faster. NOT JEANS)
    1 Pair Shorts
    1 Hat
  • Misc. Equipment
    1 Rain Suit
    Mess Kit
    Toilet Paper in Plastic Bag
    Spoon
    Personal First Aid Kit
    Water Bottles ( min. 2 per boy )
    Ground Cloth
    Small Pocketknife
    Toothbrush / Paste
    Flashlight
    Biodegradable Soap
    Matches and Lighter (waterproof)
    Lip Balm
    Bandannas
    Small Garbage bag
    Stove
  • Food
    Repackage any food into small lighter packages. Zip lock bags work well for this.
    Snacks are alright but remember animals like them to. Try things that will not melt. (Like trail mix)