TROOP
OVERNIGHT TRIPS (one or two nights)
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THE 10 ESSENTIALS Always
carry these 10 essentials, whether on a day hike or a 50-miler |
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Pocketknife (No
sheath knives!) |
Water bottle |
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First Aid
kit (small one for personal use) |
Flashlight (even
if you don’t plan to be out overnight. Small AA with fresh and extra
batteries) |
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Extra
Clothing (layers work best, avoid cotton) |
Trail food |
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Rain Gear |
Matches and
Fire Starter |
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Map (of
the area you are in) and Compass |
Sun protection (including
sunglasses, hat, sun block, chapstick) |
| TO CARRY GEAR: |
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Use a Backpack (properly sized and adjusted to carry your gear. A duffel bag is OK for car camping. Use straps to attach sleeping bag to pack (do not use bungee cords: they are ineffective!). You are
expected to carry your own gear.
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SHELTER |
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Sleeping bag and stuff sack (do not use a plastic garbage bag
for your stuff sack)
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Ground cloth (minimum 3’ x 7’, suggest 3 mil
plastic drop cloth sized to tent bottom)
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Sleeping Pad (closed cell foam, 1/2” thick, more for winter - no inflatable pads or mattresses) |
Tent (Usually provided by the troop. Two scouts per
troop tent)
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CLOTHING: |
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Sturdy boots or shoes |
Sweater, sweatshirt or vest |
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Socks (A
complete change for every day. Heavy wool or polypro outer socks and light
polypro liner socks work best)
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Parka or
light coat
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Underwear (A
complete change for each day)
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Rain suit
with hood or rain hat or poncho and rain
pants
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Troop T-shirt |
Toothbrush,
toothpaste and comb
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Undershirt (T-shirt)
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Small
washcloth or bandanna and soap
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Long pants |
Bug
repellent (10-20% DEET - avoid high strength)
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Shorts (optional,
depending on weather)
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Long sleeve
shirt
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Hiking hat
or cap (to provide shade from sun)
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Water bottle (1
quart or liter, wide mouth)
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Mess Kit (Fork,
spoon, cup and plate, and bowl or two cups)
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Change of
clothes for car ride home (This change should
be left in the car)
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OTHER GEAR
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Sack lunch
or dinner
(required for the first meal on most trip)
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Small roll
of toilet paper in plastic bag, and trowel (for
backpacking or in wilderness areas)
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Two, large
plastic, garbage bags (for wet gear. Garbage bag also works
well as a pack cover at night)
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Rope (50’
of 1/8’ nylon line)
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Uniform (if
required)
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Money (for
snacks or lunch or extra activities on the way home)
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| DO NOT BRING: Sheath knives,
firearms, airguns, bows & arrows, fireworks, weapons, electronic
devices of any kind (iPod, iPodTouch, cell phone, smart phone, DS, PSP, radios, walkman, electronic games), comic books,
or un-scout-like printed material. THESE
WILL BE CONFISCATED.
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General Rule: If you don’t know
if you’ll need it, leave it home!