TROOP 48, BSA

Aquatic Sports, Backpacking, Hiking, and Camping Equipment Checklist – July 30, 2006

This checklist is intended to help the individual scout and the Patrol Leader remember the gear needed to enjoy backpack and other outings. The same list will naturally apply to “truck-in” camping trips, except more of the optional, heavier items may be included. Cold weather items are marked (*). Canoe and float trip items are marked (CF).

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT .

IMPORTANT ITEMS OPTIONAL ITEMS

Sack Lunch for first day (typical need for all trips)

Pack *Blanket

Pack Frame *Chapstick

Pack Frame hip straps *Air mattress

*Sleeping bag (less than 4 lbs) Extra plastic sheeting

Ground cloth (plastic sheet) Pillow, inflatable

*Foam pad *Hand axe or saw

Compass Entire mess kit w. metal knife, fork, spoon

Pocket knife Boy Scout Handbook

*Waterproof match container Boy Scout Fieldbook

*Matches (CF)Whistle

Flashlight (small) Signal mirror

Mess kit plate and cup *Solid fire starter

Plastic knife, fork, spoon *Candle

*(CF)Water bottle or canteen *Tinder

Bandaids (5 to 10, wrap in plastic) Sewing and repair kit

Personal first-aid and foot care kit Wash basin, collapsible

Binder twine or sash cord (50 feet) Calomine lotion (Caladryl)

Insect repellent Lemon drops or other hard candy

*Sunscreen lotion Chewing gum

Pencil (or pen) and paper Comb

Soap (CF)Large towel

Wash cloth/hand towel (small, lightweight) Handkerchiefs

Toothbrush (CF)Fishing kit

Toothpaste (small amount in piece of plastic) Camera

Toilet tissue (CF)mesh bag for water/drink bottle

Billfold (wallet -- for money, I.D., Totin' Chip, etc)

________________________________CANOE TRIP & FLOAT TRIP ITEMS__________________________________

Important Optional

Life Jacket

Plastic bags or extra towels for vehicle seats Waterproof watch

Water shoes/Mud shoes, w. lug soles Paddle

Glasses retainer Knee pads

Plastic bags for wet clothes, mud shoes, and packs Sponge or bail can

Small rope or cord, to tie up canoe or tube and to lash Waterproof "wet bags" for gear and clothes

pack into canoe

___________________________________CLOTHING______________________________________________________

IMPORTANT ITEMS OPTIONAL ITEMS

*Hiking boots (required for hikes) *Insulated underwear

*Extra socks (2 pairs) *Sweatshirt or sweater

*Poncho, rain suit, or raincoat (required) *Stocking cap

*Extra trousers *Ear-flap cap

*Extra shirt *Gloves or mittens

*Extra underwear *Windbreaker

(CF)Sun hat Extra sleep clothes or pajamas

Canvas shoes or camp shoes (closed toes)

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TROOP 48 PATROL EQUIPMENT__________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT ITEMS OPTIONAL ITEMS

First-aid kit

Map and Trail description Skillet, cast iron

Tent (1 per two scouts) Shovel

Tent poles Can opener

Tent stakes (10 per tent) Long fork

Tarpaulin Aluminum foil

Tarp poles Reflector oven

Binder twine or sash cord Sharpening stone

Extra plastic sheeting Backpacking stove

Cooking kit (with lightweight fry pan) Drink mix bag (Platypus)

Large spoon

Spatula

Hot pot tongs

Axe

Saw

Collapsible water jug or bag

Liquid detergent

Brillo pads

Paper towels (2 rolls)

Toilet tissue

Garbage bags, plastic

Candle for fire starter (solid)

Trowel, lightweight

_______________________________FOOD SUGGESTIONS_______________________________________________

LIGHTWEIGHT ITEMS (for backpacking)

Instant oatmeal, grits Pancake mix

Powdered drink mix (dry milk, chocolate milk, Maple syrup mix (brown sugar)

Kool-aid with Nutrasweet, Tang, Russian tea mix) Dried potatoes (sticks, chips, buds)

Bouillon cubes Macaroni and spaghetti (dry)

Dehydrated soups Ramen noodles

Packaged dinners (dehydrated) Rice, instant

Dried beef (put in plastic bags) Dry cereal (raisin bran, Cheerios,

Foil/plastic pkts of meat Granola, Fruit Loops, etc.)

Freeze-dried meats Crackers

Tuna or sardines Fritos, corn chips, etc.

Spreadable meat, small cans Cookies

Bacon (pre-cooked, foil plastic pack ) Stove-top Stuffing

Summer sausages (no refrigeration req’d) Pop Tarts

Vienna sausages Pudding (dry mix)

Squeeze cheese Dried fruit (raisins, apples, peaches,

Cheese, hard blocks or grated apricots, prunes, pineapple)

Eggs, powdered Chocolate candy

Bisquick Peanuts, shelled

Corn meal Salt, pepper

Pita bread Sugar (white or brown)

Tortillas

HEAVIER ITEMS (for truck-ins)

Link sausages Margarine

Wieners Peanut butter

Bologna Jelly

Ham slices Mayonnaise

Spam, Prem, etc. Mustard

Beef stew Ketchup

Loaf bread Pickles, relish

Dates, figs Tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, carrots