Scouts in Troop 125 pack all of their gear into backpacks for the campouts.  The troop has several external frame backpacks, backpacking-style tents and other equipment available for loan to new boys joining the troop. 

Gear Checklist

____   Backpack, internal - or external- frame

____   Tent, backpacking-style

____   Sleeping bag (appropriate to the season)

____   Light-weight sleeping mat or air mattress

____   Cook stove and fuel (no liquid fuels), matches

____   Food  (choose dried or light weight foods)

____  Water in water bottles or camelback (at least 2 qts)

____   Water purifier (as needed)

____   Rain gear: rain jacket and rain pants

____   Pack cover

____   Headlamp or flashlight

____  Hiking boots, broken-in

____   Extra clothes (as appropriate)

           Socks

           Underwear

           Shorts or pants

           T-Shirt or long sleeve shirt

           Sleeping clothes

           Jacket 

____    Hat and sunglasses

_____   First aid kit

_____   Compass and maps, map sleeve

_____   Knife

_____   Bowl and cup, spoon, lightweight cook pot

_____   Sunscreen

_____   Light-weight camp shoes (optional; no sandals)

_____   Toiletries (minimum amount)  

_____   Rope or cord

_____   Watch

_____   Bandanna

_____   Daypack (optional)

_____   Scout handbook (as needed)

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