2013 Jamboree Troop A318

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

http://www.rei.com/product/795622/osprey-aether-70-pack

http://www.rei.com/product/811550/kelty-trekker-65-external-frame-pack

http://www.rei.com/product/811561/kelty-coyote-80-pack

http://www.rei.com/product/731953/gregory-seam-sealed-rain-cover

Sleeping

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

http://www.rei.com/product/807886/the-north-face-cats-meow-20-sleeping-bag

http://www.rei.com/product/794797/rei-lumen-25-sleeping-bag

http://www.rei.com/product/778156/rei-halo-40-sleeping-bag (I normally don’t suggest down bags, but this is about as light as you might consider.)

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)

http://www.rei.com/product/781089/therm-a-rest-z-lite-sleeping-pad

http://www.rei.com/product/810386/therm-a-rest-ridgerest-solite-sleeping-pad- scouts are generally happy with a pad like this

http://www.rei.com/product/780988/therm-a-rest-prolite-sleeping-pad ( I would not consider a backpacking trip without this product)

Clothing: Layer A (Hiking Clothes)

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

http://www.rei.com/product/737707/vasque-breeze-gore-tex-xcr-hiking-boots-mens

http://www.rei.com/product/788740/merrell-moab-mid-gore-tex-xcr-hiking-boots-mens- nothing lighter than these- I have had bad luck with Merell’s – two pairs have blown out on me. I would not get Merrell’s again- they don’t hold up- I like wearing them, but they don’t last.

http://www.rei.com/product/796770/asolo-moran-gtx-hiking-boots-mens

I like gore tex in my boots, but that is a personal preference..

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

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

http://www.rei.com/product/604587/smartwool-hiking-socks

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

http://www.rei.com/search?cat=4500230&cat=4501316&hist=cat%2C4500230%3ASpecialty+Socks%5Ecat%2C4501316%3ALiner+Socks

I don’t like the ones with toes, but any of these will work

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

NO COTTON- most scouts like the sliders…

http://www.rei.com/product/796597/under-armour-o-series-boxerjock-briefs-mens-6-inseam

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

http://www.rei.com/search?cat=4501397&jxBrand=REI&hist=cat%2C4501397%3AMen%27s+Convertible+Pants%5EjxBrand%2CREI

http://www.rei.com/search?cat=4501397&jxBrand=Mountain+Hardwear&hist=cat%2C4501397%3AMen%27s+Convertible+Pants%5EjxBrand%2CMountain+Hardwear my favorite

*2 short sleeve shirts (not nylon under armour type) ...................................

http://www.rei.com/product/794440/rei-sahara-t-shirt-mens

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

http://www.rei.com/product/778057/columbia-omni-shade-bora-bora-booney-hat

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

http://www.rei.com/product/794446/rei-sahara-tech-long-sleeve-shirt-mens

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

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

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

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

http://www.rei.com/product/809330/the-north-face-momentum-fleece-jacket-mens

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

http://www.rei.com/product/808157/mountain-hardwear-micro-dome-hat

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

Layer D (Cold, Wet, Windy)

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

http://www.rei.com/product/794207/rei-ultra-light-jacket-mens

http://www.rei.com/product/794211/rei-ultra-light-pants-mens-32-inseam

Eating- keep in a plastic bag

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

http://www.rei.com/product/782971/sea-to-summit-delta-bowl

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

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

http://www.rei.com/product/784707/light-my-fire-spork-package-of-4

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

http://www.rei.com/product/776181/rei-nalgene-everyday-wide-mouth-loop-top-water-bottle-32-fl-oz

http://www.rei.com/product/402049/nalgene-wide-mouth-loop-top-round-bottle-32-fl-oz

http://www.rei.com/product/670588/nalgene-wide-mouth-cantene-32-fl-oz (I like this one)

YOU MUST HAVE 32 ounce/1 quart/1 liter WIDE MOUTH bottles. The water treatment is for 1 quart. Small mouth bottles are difficult to work with. You need at least 3 bottles. I carry two soft bottles and one regular nalgene.

Personal and Miscellaneous

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

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

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

http://www.rei.com/product/793268/petzl-zipka-plus-2-led-headlamp

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

http://www.rei.com/product/727086/suunto-a-10-compass

*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) .....................

http://www.rei.com/product/795017/rei-stuff-sack

*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) ............................................

http://www.rei.com/product/778466/rei-flash-18-pack

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