Philmont 2013

Here is the gear list, its kinda late and not in the best format but here it is...

Have
Need
Weight
1
Backpack with padded hip belt - External frame 4000 - 4500 cubic inches (65L - 74L) or greater Internal frame 4800 - 5500 cubic Inches (80L - 90L) or greater**Watch pack weight and consider buying a spare hip belt buckle and other size buckles.**External frame pack folks must bring spare pack pins.
2
Waterproof pack cover - Make sure it fits your loaded pack including your sleeping pad.
3
Sleeping bag suitable for 20 degrees is recommended. Synthetic recommended. Must weigh less than 4 pounds. A sleeping bag rated for the mid 30 degree level is acceptable but must be paired with extra warm clothes that are dedicated to sleeping. MUST have a stuff sack and MUST compress to a maximum of 8" x 16". Smaller and lighter is better!! This item will be useful for your whole scouting career and beyond. If you were going to spend a bit more on any item on this list....this is the one.
4
Waterproof stuff sack or bag for sleeping bag. Can be an oven bag inside of the stuff sack or a waterproof bag that you put the bag in after it is in the stuff sack.
5
Closed cell foam or Therma-rest sleeping pad. If inflatable you must have a patch kit.
6
Optional Inflatable pillow.
7
Optional closed cell foam / tyvek to sit on. No stools / chairs. No slings to make a sleeping pad into a chair.
8
4 web straps (not attached to backpack).
9
Sleeping clothes - Poly long underwear or t-shirt and shorts. Socks. To be used for sleeping only.
10
In camp shoes. Closed toe and heel. Light and packable. Can be sneakers or running shoes.
11
1 or 2 pair of synthetic socks for in camp shoes
12
Sturdy Hiking boots - waterproof (bring extra laces or can use para cord) You will be carrying 25 to 30% of your body weight (or more). A light hiker (over the ankle) may be enough but a backpacking boot is recommended.
13
2 or 3 pair of heavy wool or synthetic hiking socks (all the same)
14
2 or 3 pair of synthetic wicking liner socks (all the same)
15
1 pair of synthetic hiking pants - zip off recommended - mesh brief also recommended. Belt
16
1 pair of synthetic hiking shorts - optional as long as the pants above are zip off.
17
1 - 3 pair of underwear - briefs recommended - no 100% cotton! Base your need on whether you have mesh briefs in your hiking shorts/pants.
18
1 - 3 t-shirts - no 100% cotton - 1 may be long sleeves
19
Synthetic Long underwear top and bottom - bottoms are mandatory. Can substitute long sleeve T.
20
Wool or fleece sweater / jacket / vest - watch bulk and weight. Can do light sweater and vest.
21
wool or fleece hat / beanie
22
2 bandanas
23
Hat with 360 degree brim or baseball style cap (baseball cap with attached cape or can be worn with bandanas as a cape as well) - Ventilated caps are recommended (with mesh)
24
Optional - Glove liners / gloves
25
Waterproof Rain suit (jacket and pants) - packable - no PVC or ponchos or all plastic - Gore-Tex is great but not required. Keep in mind that your rain suit can be used as layers to keep warm. A little big is OK but make sure you can secure the pants around your waist without issues.
26
Squishy or collapsible bowl. Optional squishy or collapsible cup. NOTE: if you plan to use your Nalgene bottle to mix drinks like Gatorade or hot chocolate, it becomes a smellable and must go in the bear bag.
27
Metal or plastic spoon or spork. No knife or fork will be needed.
28
Ability to carry 3 to 4 liters of water. Must have at least 1 wide mouth Nalgene - Other options are a hydration bladder, large bottled water bottles. No soda bottles, they are a smellable.
29
Small container and striker for waterproof matches either in a plastic bag or the container must be waterproof. Include a good striker! You may bring matches on our shakedown trips, but do not bring matches to Philmont. We will purchase and distribute matches when we arrive.
30
Plastic whistle
31
Optional - Emergency space blanket
32
LED Headlamp with strap - Put in fresh batteries before we leave for Philmont
33
Inexpensive sunglasses. Bring Eye glasses / Contact lens supplies as needed.
34
lip balm / chap stick - unscented
35
Toothbrush - travel size or shorten the handle of a regular one
36
Optional - comb
37
Travel size bar of soap in small zip lock bag
38
Personal first aid kit including Moleskin and at least 10 large band aids
39
Small mesh or other bag to hold smellable items.
40
Small Camp towel - synthetic
41
Mandatory - Watch with alarm - Can be attached to your backpack if you don't want to wear it.
42
6 Baby Diaper pins for hanging items to dry. We will look to buy these as a group. Small carabiners
43
Gallon size FREEZER zip lock bags - 6 to 12
44
10 - 12 feet of para cord per person
45
Compass - liquid filled
46
MANDATORY - Small notebook or journal and pen or pencil
47
Optional - Hiking Poles
48
Optional - Head Net
49
Optional - Small book, Bible, etc.
50
Optional - Small games like cards or hacky sack
51
Money for the trail - $10 to $20 in ones and fives only
52
Sunscreen, toothpaste, bug spray, foot powder, etc. - Will be purchased and shared per crew
53
GPS for each crew and spare batteries, a knife for the crew will be available
54
Each crew should have 2 or 3 cameras. We will share pictures at the end.
55
Crew will be provided Toilet Paper and Trowel.
56
Optional Items: Ear plugs
57
First Aid kit will be supplied and will include: Tweezers, Scissors, ibuprofen, cortisone cream, Regular Benadryl and dissolvable Benadryl, etc. Crews to check recommended 1st Aid Philmont list.
Troop 50 Philmont 2013 Gear List
Version: 12/05/12 Questions? See your SPL, crew leader or a Trip Adult.
Put your name and Troop # on Everything!!! No 100% cotton clothing items except bandanas!!!

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