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TROOP 48, BSA
Equipment Checklist for Aquatic Sports, Backpacking, Hiking, and Camping (2020)
This checklist is intended to help the individual scout and Patrol Leaders remember the gear needed to enjoy backpack and other outings. The same list will naturally apply to “truck-in” camping trips, except more of the optional, heavier items may be included. Cold weather items are marked (*). Canoe and float trip items are marked (CF).
- Personal Equipment
- Canoe Trip & Float Trip Items
- Clothing
- Troop 48 Patrol Equipment
- 2022 Patrol Box Checklist
- Lightweight Food Items (for backpacking)
- Heavier Food Items (for truck-ins)
Personal Equipment
| IMPORTANT ITEMS | OPTIONAL ITEMS |
|---|---|
| Sack Lunch for first day (typical need for all trips) | |
| Pack | *Blanket |
| Pack Frame | *Chapstick |
| Pack Frame hip straps | *Air mattress |
| *Sleeping bag (less than 4 lbs) | Extra plastic sheeting |
| Ground cloth (plastic sheet) | Pillow, inflatable |
| *Foam pad | *Hand axe or saw |
| Compass | Entire mess kit w. metal knife, fork, spoon |
| Pocket knife | Boy Scout Handbook |
| *Waterproof match container | Boy Scout Fieldbook |
| *Matches | (CF) Whistle |
| Flashlight (small) | Signal mirror |
| Mess kit plate and cup | *Solid fire starter |
| Plastic knife, fork, spoon | *Candle |
| *(CF) Water bottle or canteen | *Tinder |
| Bandaids (5 to 10, wrap in plastic) | Sewing and repair kit |
| Personal first-aid and foot care kit | Wash basin, collapsible |
| Binder twine or lightweight cord (50 feet) | Calomine lotion (Caladryl) |
| Insect repellent | Lemon drops or other hard candy |
| *Sunscreen lotion | Chewing gum |
| Pencil (or pen) and paper | Comb |
| Soap | Handkerchiefs |
| Wash cloth/hand towel (small, lightweight) | Toothbrush |
| Toothpaste (small amount in piece of plastic) | Camera |
| Toilet tissue | (CF) mesh bag for water/drink bottle |
| Billfold (wallet — for money, I.D., Totin’ Chip, etc.) | (CF) Large towel |
| (CF) Fishing kit |
Canoe Trip & Float Trip Items
| Important | Optional |
|---|---|
| Life Jacket | |
| Plastic bags or extra towels for vehicle seats | Waterproof watch |
| Water shoes/Mud shoes, w. lug soles | Paddle |
| Glasses retainer | Knee pads |
| Plastic bags for wet clothes, mud shoes, and packs | Sponge or bail can |
| Small rope or cord, to tie up canoe or tube and to lash pack into canoe | Waterproof “wet bags” for gear and clothes |
Clothing
| Important | Optional |
|---|---|
| *Hiking boots (required for hikes) | *Insulated underwear |
| *Extra socks (2 pairs) | *Sweatshirt or sweater |
| *Poncho, rain suit, or raincoat (required) | *Stocking cap |
| *Extra trousers | *Ear-flap cap |
| *Extra shirt | *Gloves or mittens |
| *Extra underwear | *Windbreaker |
| (CF) Sun hat | Extra sleep clothes or pajamas |
| Canvas shoes or camp shoes (closed toes) |
Troop 48 Patrol Equipment
| Important | Optional |
|---|---|
| First-aid kit | |
| Map and Trail description | Skillet, cast iron |
| Tent (1 per two scouts) | Shovel |
| Tent poles | Can opener |
| Tent stakes (10 per tent) | Long fork |
| Tarpaulin | Aluminum foil |
| Tarp poles | Reflector oven |
| Binder twine or sash cord | Sharpening stone |
| Extra plastic sheeting | Backpacking stove and fuel bottle |
| Cooking kit (with lightweight fry pan) | Drink mix bag (Platypus) |
| Large spoon | Candle for fire starter (solid) |
| Spatula | |
| Hot pot tongs | |
| Axe | |
| Saw | |
| Collapsible water jug or bag | |
| Bear bags and ropes | |
| Liquid detergent | |
| Brillo pads | |
| Paper towels (2 rolls) | |
| Toilet tissue | |
| Garbage bags, plastic | |
| Trowel, lightweight |
Food Suggestions
Lightweight Food Items (for backpacking)
| Instant oatmeal, grits | Pancake mix |
| Powdered drink mix (dry milk, chocolate milk, | Maple syrup mix (brown sugar) |
| Kool-aid with Nutrasweet, Tang, Russian tea mix) | Dried potatoes (sticks, chips, buds) |
| Bouillon cubes | Macaroni and spaghetti (dry) |
| Dehydrated soups | Ramen noodles |
| Packaged dinners (dehydrated) | Rice, instant |
| Dried beef (put in plastic bags) | Dry cereal (raisin bran, Cheerios, Granola, Fruit Loops, etc.) |
| Foil/plastic pkts of meat | Crackers |
| Freeze-dried meats | Fritos, corn chips, etc. |
| Tuna or sardines | Cookies |
| Spreadable meat, small cans | Stove-top Stuffing |
| Bacon (pre-cooked, foil plastic pack) | Pop Tarts |
| Summer sausages (no refrigeration req’d) | Pudding (dry mix) |
| Vienna sausages | Dried fruit (raisins, apples, peaches, apricots, prunes, pineapple) |
| Squeeze cheese | Chocolate candy |
| Cheese, hard blocks or grated | Peanuts, shelled |
| Eggs, powdered | Salt, pepper |
| Bisquick | Sugar (white or brown) |
| Corn meal | |
| Pita bread (1st day only !!) | |
| Tortillas |
Heavier Food Items (for truck-ins)
| Link sausages | Margarine |
| Hot dogs | Peanut butter |
| Bologna | Jelly |
| Ham slices | Mayonnaise |
| Spam, Prem, etc. | Mustard |
| Beef stew | Ketchup |
| Loaf bread | Pickles, relish |
| Dates, figs | Tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, carrots |