Packing list: Summer trip
Paperwork
- Combustion (carry at least two: lighters, waterproof matches, flint-and-steel; also: tinder—twine or dryer lint)
- Hydration (1-2 quart/liter-sized water bottles or Camelback)
- Nutrition (2-3 granola bars, Powerbars, Snickers, GORP, whatever)
- Navigation
 (compass, copy of map)
- Illumination (headlamp or flashlight)
- Insulation (extra clothing, fleece, warm hat, and rain jacket under "clothing" all count)
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Other personal gear
- Backpack
- Day pack (tiny)
- Sleeping bag (in a waterproof stuff sack)
- Sleeping pad
- Sleeping bag liner (optional)
- Contractor trash bags (3)
- Ziplock bags (6)
- 50 feet of thin rope
- Pencil and paper
- Whistle and mirror/CD (for signaling)
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- Cup
- Bowl/plate
- Spoon or spork
- Bandana (this can be cotton)
- Small camp towel
- Personal toilet paper (in zip lock bag)
- Tooth brush & toothpaste
- Gold Bond (for feet and, well, useful if you choose not to wear underwear)
- Personal medication
- Camp soap (biodegradable liquid)
- Insect repellent
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Clothing
Remember: COTTON KILLS! All clothing should be polyester or wool (that includes socks and underwear). No jeans. No cotton T-shirts. No cotton socks or undies.
- 2 pair zip-offs OR Long Pants (1 pair) + Shorts (2 pair)
- Short sleeve shirt (3)
- Long sleeve shirt (1)
- Nice shirt (1)
- Scout shirt (1)—Class B for Crew
- Underwear (2-3 pair; optional)
- Socks (3-4 pairs)
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- Thin fleece or sweater
- Skull cap (Tuke)
- Brimmed hat (all-around brim, for sun protection)
- Rain Jacket (waterproof)
- Hiking Boots (waterproofed)
- Water shoes/Hiking sandals that can get wet
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Optional
- Rain pants
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Camera
- Book (highly recommended)
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- Cellphone (but you CANNOT use it to call, text, play games, or use Internet; it is for emergencies only—or as a camera)
- Deodorant
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The troop will supply...
- Tents
- Cook stoves
- Water filters (though carrying purifying tablets is wise)
- First aid kits (though carry a small personal kit plus any personal meds)
- Specialty gear
- Most food (a snack or two of your own is always a good idea).
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