If you're going backpacking with us, you need the following:

• Pack, recommend external frame
• Sleeping bag (lighter is better)
• Hiking boots
• Socks (1 pair wool, 1 pair nylon liners
• Rain Gear
• Water bottle/container
• Hat

Things you'll want to bring:

• Sleeping pad
• First aid kit
• Cup and knife/fork/spoon
• pocket knife
• Basic toiletries: toothpaste/brush, bug spray, medicines
• Flashlight (smaller is lighter)
• Shorts and a long pants (convertible pants work well)
• t-shirts and a sweatshirt
• extra regular socks
• Pair light shoes (ie water shoes) for around camp
• Extra underwear
• Sewing kit
• Paper or small notebook and pencil to make observations
• Plastic dropcloth (multi-use)

Luxeries you can bring if you can handle the weight:

• Small pillow
• Camera
• Compass

The Troop will provide:

• Tents
• Stoves
• Water filter

Do NOT bring:

• Tobacco products of ANY kind
• Illegal/controlled substances or alcohol of ANY kind
• Electronic Games
• Radio/CD/DVD/MP-3/cassette/walkmen of ANY kind
• Fireworks, guns, amunition, explosives of ANY kind