TROOP 18 MANDATORY PERSONAL EQUIPMENT FOR TREKS
Backpacking tent with thick plastic ground cover (one per 2 tent partners, may be checked out from troop quarter master) This is the required equipment supply list for backpacking treks. Certain items will not be required for long-term camping. Changes in supply list will be indicated to the Scout before the outing.
Backpack with waterproof pack cover (no trash bag pack covers, may be checked our from troop quarter master)
Sleeping Bag (synthetic fill rated at +20°F)
Sleeping Pad (closed cell foam or light weight inflatable)Rain Suit (Waterproof nylon jacket and pants, no PVC or plastic)
Thermal Long Underwear (polypropylene bottom and top)
Stocking Cap
Mittens (or Gloves) with polypropylene glove liners
Waterproof Hiking Boots
Hood Sweatshirt
Long pants
Shorts Pants (or gym shorts)
Underwear (wear 1, pack 1)
T-shirt (wear 1, pack 1)
Polyester liner socks (wear 1, pack 2)
Heavy/thick outer socks (synthetic or wool, wear one, pack 1)
Hat (with brim)
Bandannas (2)Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Hand Soap
Wash Towel
Fingernail clippers
Toilet paper
Sunscreen
Lip balm Pocket knife
Small flashlight (with spare bulb and 2 extra batteries)
Compass
Nylon rope/cord (50')
Large plastic garbage bag (1)
Zip lock bags (5)
Bowl and/or Cup
Spoon and /or Fork
1 Quart, wide mouth water Bottle (2, leak proof plastic)Repair Kit (4' duct tape; sewing needle with heavy duty thread; clevis pins and rings if required for pack)
Survival Kit in waterproof container (Aluminum foil-2 sq. ft.; bullion cubes-6; candle-4"; fishing line-10'; fishing hooks-2; fire starter-drier lint, paraffin, etc.; matches or lighter; tea bags-2; whistle; quarters-4)
Personal First Aid Kit (3/4" band aids-5; antibiotic cream; moleskin-two sheets; cloth tape-small roll; 2" gauze pads-2)