Backpacking Trip Checklist
Below is a list of all of the essential and recommended items a scout should pack for any troop backpacking trips.
Major Gear:
Pack
Tent (shared)
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad (optional)
Trash bags (for rain)
Water bottles (2 liters)
Water purification (shared)
Clothing:
Boots (well broken-in)
Liner socks (minimum 2 pr)
Outer socks (minimum 2 pr)
Underwear (2 – 3)
Zip-off pants (no cotton!)
T-shirts – 2 (no cotton!)
Warm layer (eg. fleece sweater)
Rain gear
Hat (keep the sun off)
Light gloves (eg. polypro liners)
Watchcap / beanie (warmth)
Sunglasses
Camp shoes (optional)
Cooking:
Stove (share w/cook team)
Fuel (share w/cook team)
Folding water jug (share)
Cooking pot (share)
Cooking tools (share)
Frying pan (optional)
Scrubber for cleanup (share)
Paper towels (min 1 per meal)
Bowl or plate
Spoon
Cup
Food:
Breakfast (might be shared)
Lunch (usually personal)
Dinner (shared)
Snacks (personal)
General:
Personal first-aid kit (moleskin)
Personal meds (if any)
Pocketknife (small!)
Matches (waterproof container)
Flashlight (small!) or headlamp
Extra batteries
Whistle
Stuff sacks to organize gear
Crew first-aid kit (share w/crew)
Repair kit (share w/crew)
Fire starter (share w/crew)
Clothesline cord (share w/crew)
Map & compass (share w/buddy)
Personal:
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Camping soap
Very small towel
Small notebook and pen
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Hand sanitizer
Bandanna (optional)
All-purpose paper! (TP)
Extra trash bags
Extra ziplock bags
Trowel (share w/crew)
Bug repellent (share w/crew)
Mirror (optional)
Comb (optional)
Miscellaneous:
Clean clothes for drive home
Camera (optional)
Hiking stick/poles (optional)
Small or fanny pack for day hikes (optional)
Binoculars (optional)
Fishing gear / license (optional)
2-way radios (optional)