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)