I. PERSONAL GEAR

A. REQUIRED ITEMS

1. Backpack with hip belt
2. Sleeping bag (light weight if available)
3. Sleeping pad (Ensolite, Therma Rest or equivalent)
4. water bottles - 1 quart each (Canteen or Nalgene, no soda bottles, must be leak proof)
5. Boots BROKEN IN
6. Aqua sox
7. 4 pr. wool socks*
8. 4 pr. cotton or polypro socks*
9. Toilet articles (comb, brush, toothbrush, chapstick, 1 full roll toilet paper, sanitary supplies)
10. Hat with brim
11. Swamp shoes (canvas shoes)
12. Swim suit
13. First aid kit (bandaids, moleskin) All personal medicine stays with a leader.
14. 1 pr. long pants (sweats O.K.)
15. 2 pr lightweight shorts (nylon)*
16. Durable rain poncho
17. Long underwear
18. 2 sets underwear*
19. 2 shirts, tees or halters (top of 2 pc. swim suit o.k.)*
20. Wool shirt or approved equivalent
21. 50 ft. lightweight nylon line
22. Small towel
23. 2 bandannas
24. Spoon & 2 cups or 1 cup & 1 bowl & plate (for non backpack days)
25. Pocket or Scout knife
26. 4 large trash or leaf bags or optional Pack cover (below)
27. Nylon windbreaker
28. Small flashlight with 2 extra batteries and 1 extra lamp
29. Sunglasses
30. Day pack
31. Waterproof container
32. Dive Mask

B. OPTIONAL ITEMS

• Pack cover
• Fishing tackle
• Camera

II. PATROL EQUIPMENT - REQUIRED - SUPPLIED BY THE TROOP

1. Tent
2. Billie kit
3. Stove
4. Pot grabber
5. Fuel
6. Spatula & serving spoon
7. Iodine tablets
8. Hand lotion
9. Toothpaste *
10. Bucket
11. Handy wipes
12. Ground cloth for tent
13. Emergency kit (rubber bands, clothespins, shoelace, safety pins, needle & thread) **
14. Biodegradable shampoo
15. Sunscreen (#30)
16. Food
17. Lighter & waterproof matches (6/day)
18. Biodegradable dish/hand soap
19. Compass **
20. 2 small bags for trash
21. Scouring pad
22. Bug repellent
23. 10 essentials kit
24. Spider stick per patrol

** PROVIDE BY CADETTES

Non hiking clothes: Clean clothes (including the trip uniform), toiletries, towel, and money for suveniours, packed in a "carry-on" small duffel bag with your name on it. The bags will be left at the condo during the hike. Remember, there is limited space on the airplane, so keep it compact. Remember - Your pack's weight limit is 27 LBS. with food. KEEP IT LIGHT!