2013 Jamboree Troop A318

From current Philmont Guidebook to Adventure--Labels- Label all your clothing and equipment with your name and expedition number (713-106) so your gear can be readily identified.

Packing

pack with padded hip belt-capacity: external frame–4000 cu in +/- or internal frame–4800 cu in +/-

*pack cover–waterproof nylon .......................*6-12 1-gallon Zip Lock plastic bags to pack clothes

Sleeping

sleeping bag in stuff sack lined with plastic bag ..........

sleep clothes–worn only in sleeping bag (T-shirt and gym shorts)

*straps to hold sleeping bag on pack ............*foam sleeping pad (closed cell or Therma-Rest)

Clothing: Layer A (Hiking Clothes)

hiking boots–well broken in..........................................

lightweight sneakers or tennis shoes ...........................

*3 pairs of heavy socks .................................................

*3 pairs lighter inner socks (polypro) .............................

3 changes underwear ..................................................

*2 hiking shorts ..............................................................

*2 short sleeve shirts (not nylon) ...................................

*1 hat or cap–flexible, with brim ....................................

Layer B (Cool Evening):1 long sleeve shirt (wool or flannel) .............................

*1 long pants, cotton or nylon (not heavy jeans) ...........

*1 pair insulated underwear (polypro) ...........................

Layer C (Cold) (YES IT CAN BE COLD)

*1 sweater or jacket (wool or polar fleece) ....................

*1 stocking cap (wool or polypro) ..................................

*1 glove liners or mittens (wool or polypro) ...................

Layer D (Cold, Wet, Windy)

*1 sturdy rainsuit (A) .......(NOT A PONCHO)...............

Eating- keep in a plastic bag

deep bowl (small, plastic) ............................................

*cup (measuring style) ...................................................

*spoon ...........................................................................

*3 or 4 one qt. water bottles (BB, A) ..............................

Personal and Miscellaneous

*VERY small pocketknife (A) ...............................

*matches or lighter in waterproof container (BB, A) ....

*flashlight (small with extra batteries and bulb) ..............

*compass–liquid-filled (A) ...............................................

*2 bandannas or handkerchiefs (BB) .............................

money ($10-$20 in small bills) ......................................

*lip balm (BB, A) (with SPF of 25) chapstick ..................

*soap, biodegradable (BB,S) ..........................................

*toothbrush/toothpaste (BB,S) .......................................

*small camp trowel .........................................................

**sunscreen at least 15 SPF (BB, S) ..............................

*sunglasses (inexpensive) .............................................

*ditty bag (for personal items in bear bag) .....................

*fifty ft. ⅛” nylon cord .....................................................

*insect repellent–non aerosol (BB, S) ............................

Optional

*camera and film (BB) ....................................................

*whistle ...........................................................................

watch, inexpensive with alarm (it must wake you up).....

*fishing equipment/licenses (available at Philmont)........

*postcards, prestamped .................................................

rubber bands (large for packing) ..................................

*foot powder (BB, S) ..Only if you use it normally at home...

*note pad and pen ..........................................................

*daypack for side hikes (S) ............................................

NO RADIOS, CD/MP3 PLAYERS, VIDEO GAME DEVICES OR HAMMOCKS. CELLULAR TELEPHONES ARE DISCOURAGED. DO NOT BRING DEODORANT.

Code: * Available at Philmont’s Tooth of Time Traders

(BB)–Packed together in plastic bag to be placed in bear bag at night

(S)–Share with buddy (A) – Easily accessible in pack or carried on person