Troop 127 Alum We need your help!
Why Not! But you're going to need the Quick start guide. This is a booklet that we've put together to get new backpackers up to speed in time to go on the next outing (wahoo!). But don't panic: we've taken hundreds of boys on their first backpacking trip, and we're pretty good at it. No one's ever sorry that they went on one of our outings.
Many of the high-dollar items such as pack, sleeping bag, tent and stove you can borrow or share. This gives you time to see what styles and types you like, then bargain-hunt at swap meets and garage sales. Check with our troop Quartermaster, Steve Fryman, for any equipment you may need to borrow. Share a stove and tent.
Everything you need can be found at Wal-Mart, Trader Joe's or the Grocery Store.
All our Scouts and leaders are happy to answer any questions (they love to show off).
Your mom or dad may help with your menu or clothes, but it's you who are going on this hike, not them. If they forget something or give you unnecessary, heavy things, it's you who suffers, not them. You'll get very little sympathy from us if you complain about something your mom forgot to do.
You must be a registered scout with the troop and have your medical check-up in our possession before you can go on an outing.
You must also be signed up for the outing and have your medical release/permission slip turned in before you can go on the outing.
We wear class A uniforms going to and coming from an outing.
We meet at the church parking lot at 6:00AM Saturday and return 4:00PM Sunday.
Questions? Talk with one of the Troop Leaders!