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Summer Packing List Winter Packing list
Quantity Item Notes Quantity Item Notes
Sleeping equipment Sleeping equipment
1 Sleeping bag Lighter weight Alternatives 1 Sleeping bag 20 degree rating is sufficient
Poncho liner / fleece blanket
1 Plastic ground cloth (6 mil Nice to have not critical 1 Plastic ground cloth (6 mil Nice to have not critical
plastic, minimum 5' x 7') plastic, minimum 5' x 7')
1 Ground pad insulation (closed Nice to have not critical 1 Ground pad insulation Nice to have not critical
cell foam or open-cell air (closed cell foam or open-
mattress) cell air mattress)
1 Polypropylene thermal Shirt only for summer / can 1 Polypropylene thermal
underwear double as night shirt underwear
1 Toboggan or other head Also known as watch cap 1 Toboggan or other head Also known as watch cap
protection protection
Clothing Clothing
1 Extra change of everything 1 Extra change of everything
3 3 or 4 extra pair of socks 2 spares are good for weekend 3 3 or 4 extra pair of socks 2 spares are good for weekend
wool is best wool is best
1 layer of clothing for upper one of these options is also 4 layers of clothing for upper
body (long underwear, long good for sleeping shirt on body (long underwear, long
sleeve shirt, sweater / sweat cooler nights sleeve shirt, sweater / sweat
shirt, windbreaker) shirt, windbreaker)
1 layer of clothing for lower body 2 layers of clothing for lower
loose fitting pants body (cotton pants over long
underwear)
2 Wool socks (especially when Wool dries faster and insulates 3 Wool socks (especially in thin polypropylene or silk socks
hiking boots and in cold even when wet hiking boots and cold inside thick wool add warmth
weather) weather)
1 Rain gear (we recommend Jacket only is usually sufficient 1 Rain gear (we recommend Rain jacket and pants are better
rain jackets vs. ponchos; they in summer Ponchos can double rain jackets vs. ponchos; during winter rains Ponchos can
hold up better and are easier as ground cloth they hold up better and are double as ground cloths
to move around in) easier to move around in)
1 Bathing suit (summer) Shorts work too and can double 1 Cold weather gloves
as change of pants
Personal Hygiene Kit Personal Hygiene Kit
1 Toothbrush and toothpaste Use daily 1 Toothbrush and toothpaste Use daily
1 Comb / brush Use daily 1 Comb / brush Use daily
1 Small hand towel Use daily 1 Small hand towel Use daily
1 Soap (liquid soap, or bar soap Use daily 1 Soap (liquid soap, or bar Use daily
in a holder ... nylon hose soap in a holder ... nylon
works well) hose works well)
1 Small amount of toilet paper in Use daily 1 Small amount of toilet paper Use daily
a plastic bag in a plastic bag
1 foot powder Use daily 1 foot powder Use daily
Eating articles Eating articles
1 Mess kit Light weight aluminum is better 1 Mess kit Light weight aluminum is better for
for younger hikers usually only younger hikers usually only using
using one large pan of mess kit one large pan of mess kit
1 Cup Metal cups allow you to cook in 1 Cup Metal cups allow you to cook in
them if needed them if needed
1 Utensils Fork and spoon or spork 1 Utensils Fork and spoon or spork
1 Salt / pepper / sugar Small quantity 1 Salt / pepper / sugar Small quantity
1 Small bottle of liquid soap 1 Small bottle of liquid soap
1 SOS or Brillo pad in a plastic 1 SOS or Brillo pad in a plastic
bag bag
1 Small stove folding solid fuel stove is 1 Small stove solid fuel stove is lightest
lightest
Utility articles Utility articles
50 feet of 1/8" nylon cord Parachute cord also known as 50 feet of 1/8" nylon cord Parachute cord also known as
550 cord is best 550 cord is best
2 Extra plastic bags Good for waterproofing 2 Extra plastic bags Good for waterproofing contents
contents of backpack of backpack
1 Whistle 1 Whistle
Waterproof kitchen matches Carry in waterproof container Waterproof kitchen matches Carry in waterproof container
(these need to be "strike (these need to be "strike
anywhere" matches) anywhere" matches)
2 Small candle nubs in a plastic 2 Small candle nubs in a
bag plastic bag
2 Flashlight (with extra bulbs 2 Flashlight (with extra bulbs
and batteries!) and batteries!)
1 First Aid kit (homemade is Small kit to take care of minor 1 First Aid kit (homemade is Small kit to take care of minor cuts
best) cuts bites etc. any special care best) bites etc. any special care
medication i.e. epipen medication i.e. epipen
1 Work gloves Leather 1 Work gloves Leather
Canteen or water bottle enough containers to carry one Canteen or water bottle enough containers to carry one
gallon gallon
1 Pocket knife Must have item 1 Pocket knife Must have item
1 Sunscreen 1 Compass Must have item
1 Insect repellent 1 Watch Must have item
1 Compass Must have item 1 Camera and film
1 Watch Must have item 1 Paper and pencil
1 Camera and film 1 Bible, Testament, or Prayer
Book
1 Paper and pencil 1 Sewing kit
1 Bible, Testament, or Prayer 1 Fire starting items prepared tinder
Book
1 Sewing kit 1 prepared tinder
1 Fire starting items prepared tinder 1 Duct tape Wrap 12 to 24 inches around
pencil
1 Duct tape Wrap 12 to 24 inches around a
pencil
Backpacking Checklist
Externals Utilities Clothing
__ Pack* __ 100' cord* __ Extra
shorts/pants
(cotton blend)
__ Sleeping __ Plastic __ Layers (4)*
bag* bags* (various (see below)
sizes)
__ Pad* __ Flashlight* __ Toboggan*
__ Pillow __ Extra __ Long
batteries/bulb* underwear*
__ Tent/tarp, __ Workgloves __ Gloves
rain fly,
stakes*
__ Straps (not __ TP* __ Rain gear*
bungies) (poncho or
jacket/pants)
__ Hiking stick __ Toothpaste __ Hat
& brush - BB
__ Compass, __
paper, pen Boots/shoes/sand
als*
__ Small camp __ Extra socks*
towel
NO TRACE __ Sleeping
CAMPING clothes*
OUTDOOR __ Extra regular
CODE underwear
FIRES
Patrol Survival Cooking
__ Fly/cord __ First aid* - __ Bowl/cup
BB
__ __ 2 candles* - __ Spoon
Poles/stakes BB
__ __ Space __ Swiss army
Pots/cooking blanket* knife
gear
__ Rope (bear __ Bic Lighter* - __ Lunch and
bag) BB breakfast Food -
BB
__ Supper __ Whistle* __ Water bottles
Food - BB (2-2qt)*
__ Stoves/fuel __ Water
Purification
__ Duct tape - __
BB Medications* -
BB
__ Shovel
__ Water bags
__ Campsuds - Pack in plastic
BB bags -
__ Bear bags especially
clothing
Heavier items
need to be
packed on top
* - required
Wear* - hiking BB - goes in
boots (broken bear bag at
in), 1 or 2 pair night
socks (wool or
poly), pants
(not jeans),
shirt/jacket
layers
Layers* - t-
shirt, long
sleeve shirt,
sweater,
jacket
