 | Troop 129 Backpacking Checklist Backpacking 101 |
| Summer Packing List | Winter Packing List | ||||
| Quantity | Item | Notes | Quantity | Item | Notes |
| Sleeping Equipment | Sleeping Equipment | ||||
| 1 | Sleeping bag | Lighter weight alternatives Poncho liner / fleece blanket | 1 | Sleeping bag | 20 degree rating is sufficient |
| 1 | Plastic ground cloth (6 mil plastic, minimum 5'x7') | Nice to have, but not critical | 1 | Plastic ground cloth (6 mil plastic, minimum 5'x7') | Nice to have, but not critical |
| 1 | Ground pad insulation (closed cell foam or open-cell air mattress) | Nice to have, but not critical | 1 | Ground pad insulation (closed cell foam or open-cell air mattress) | Nice to have, but not critical |
| 1 | Polypropylene thermal underwear | Shirt only for summer / can double as night shirt | 1 | Polypropylene thermal underwear | |
| 1 | Toboggan or other head protection | Also known as watch cap | 1 | Toboggan or other head protection | Also known as watch cap |
| Clothing | Clothing | ||||
| 1 | Extra change of everything | 1 | Extra change of everything | ||
| 3 | 3 or 4 extra pair of socks | 2 spares are good for weekend, wool is best | 3 | 3 or 4 extra pair of socks | 2 spares are good for weekend, wool is best |
| 1 | Layer of clothing for upper body (long underwear, long sleeve shirt, sweater / sweat shirt windbreaker) | One of these options is also good for sleeping shirt on cooler nights | 4 | Layer of clothing for upper body (long underwear, long sleeve shirt, sweater / sweat shirt windbreaker) | |
| 1 | Layer of clothing for lower body, loose fitting pants | 2 | Layers of clothing for lower body (cotton pants over long underwear) | ||
| 2 | Wool socks (especially when wearing hiking boots and in cold weather) | Wool dries faster and insulates even when wet | 3 | Wool socks (especially when wearing hiking boots and in cold weather) | Thin polypropylene or silk socks inside thick wool add warmth |
| 1 | Rain gear (we recommend rain jackets vs. ponchos; they hold up better and are easier to move around in) | Jacket only is usually sufficient in summer. Ponchos can double as ground cloth. | 1 | Rain gear (we recommend rain jackets vs. ponchos; they hold up better and are easier to move around in) | Rain jacket and pants are better during winter rains. Ponchos can double as ground cloths. |
| 1 | Bathing suit (summer) | Shorts work too and can double as change of pants | 1 | Cold weather gloves | |
| Personal Hygiene Kit | Personal Hygiene Kit | ||||
| 1 | Toothbrush and toothpaste | Use daily | 1 | Toothbrush and toothpaste | Use daily |
| 1 | Comb / brush | Use daily | 1 | Comb / brush | Use daily |
| 1 | Small hand towel | Use daily | 1 | Small hand towel | Use daily |
| 1 | Soap (liquid soap, or bar soap in a holder ... nylon hose works well) | Use daily | 1 | Soap (liquid soap, or bar soap in a holder ... nylon hose works well) | Use daily |
| 1 | Small amount of toilet paper in a plastic bag | Use daily | 1 | Small amount of toilet paper in a plastic bag | Use daily |
| 1 | Foot powder | Use daily | 1 | Foot powder | Use daily |
| Eating Articles | Eating Articles | ||||
| 1 | Mess kit | Light weight aluminum is better for younger hikers, usually only using one large pan of mess kit | 1 | Mess kit | Light weight aluminum is better for younger hikers, usually only using one large pan of mess kit |
| 1 | Cup | Metal cups allow you to cook in them if needed | 1 | Cup | Metal cups allow you to cook in them if needed |
| 1 | Utensils | Fork and spoon or spork | 1 | Utensils | Fork and spoon or spork |
| 1 | Salt / pepper / sugar | Small quantity | 1 | Salt / pepper / sugar | Small quantity |
| 1 | Small bottle of liquid soap | 1 | Small bottle of liquid soap | ||
| 1 | SOS or Brillo pad in a plastic bag | 1 | SOS or Brillo pad in a plastic bag | ||
| 1 | Small stove | Folding solid fuel stove is lightest | 1 | Small stove | Folding solid fuel stove is lightest |
| Utility Articles | Utility Articles | ||||
| 50 feet of 1/8" nylon cord | Parachute cord also known as 550 cord is best | 50 feet of 1/8" nylon cord | Parachute cord also known as 550 cord is best | ||
| 2 | Extra plastic bags | Good for waterproofing contents of backpack | 2 | Extra plastic bags | Good for waterproofing contents of backpack |
| 1 | Whistle | 1 | Whistle | ||
| Waterproof kitchen matches (these need to be "strike anywhere" matches) | Carry in waterproof container | Waterproof kitchen matches (these need to be "strike anywhere" matches) | Carry in waterproof container | ||
| 2 | Small candle nubs in a plastic bag | 2 | Small candle nubs in a plastic bag | ||
| 2 | Flashlight (with extra bulbs and batteries!) | 2 | Flashlight (with extra bulbs and batteries!) | ||
| 1 | First Aid kit (homemade is best) | Small kit to take care of minor cuts, bites etc., any special care medication i.e. epipen | 1 | First Aid kit (homemade is best) | Small kit to take care of minor cuts, bites etc., any special care medication i.e. epipen |
| 1 | Work gloves | Leather | 1 | Work gloves | Leather |
| Canteen or water bottle | Enough containers to carry one gallon | 1 | Canteen or water bottle | Enough containers to carry one gallon | |
| 1 | Pocket knife | Must have item | 1 | Pocket knife | Must have item |
| 1 | Sunscreen | 1 | Compass | Must have item | |
| 1 | Insect repellent | 1 | Watch | Must have item | |
| 1 | Compass | Must have item | 1 | Camera and film | |
| 1 | Watch | Must have item | 1 | Paper and pencil | |
| 1 | Camera and film | 1 | Bible, Testament, or Prayer Book | ||
| 1 | Paper and pencil | 1 | Sewing kit | ||
| 1 | Bible, Testament, or Prayer Book | 1 | Fire starting items | prepared tinder | |
| 1 | Sewing kit | 1 | Prepared tinder | ||
| 1 | Fire starting items | prepared tinder | 1 | Duct tape | Wrap 12 to 24 inches around pencil |
| 1 | Duct tape | Wrap 12 to 24 inches around pencil | 1 | ||
| For Packing List in PDF format select backpacking.pdf For Packing List in XLS format select backpacking.xls |