Troop 157 Packing List
Items in italics are essential (except for cold weather items when summer camping).

Refer to Packing List for Summer Backpacking Treks for a shorter and more specific packing list for summer backpacking trips, where weight is a greater concern.

Refer to Winter Snowshoe Trip Packing List for a more specific packing list for winter trips on snowshoes with gear pulled in toboggans or sleds.  Also, see special discussion of winter camping at Winter Camping Tips.
Refer to Canyons Packing List for a more specific packing list for spring/fall trips along canyons in the southwest.

Carry in pocket or in accessible location in pack

Nylon cord (25' of 1/8" to 3/16")
Matches in waterproof case
Pocket knife
Compass
Whistle
Signed permission slip
Map of area
Pen
Sunglasses
Wallet
Personal prescription medicines
Chapstick

Basic Camping Equlpment

Pack (internal or external; hipbelt; good fit, comfortable)
Waterproof pack cover (or large garbage bag)
Warm sleeping bag in stuff sack (20F rated; lightweight)
Foam sleeping pad
Tent, with ground cloth**
Flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb)
Water bottle(s) (1-2 liters)
Eating bowl, drinking cup, spoon & fork
Personal first aid kit
Plastic garbage bags (at least 2)
Plastic zip bags for gear (to hold small items)
Assorted rope & twine
Insect repellent*
Sunscreen*
Small notebook & pen
Small change (for emergency calls)
Small sewing repair kit
Small amount of duct tape

**Either bring your own tent, arrange to sleep in another scout's tent, or arrange with your patrol leader to use a troop tent. The troop owns three 2-4 person Timberline tents.

Clothing

Rain jacket
Rain pants
Hiking boots
Wool sweater or fleece*
Jacket/parka*
Warm hat*
Warm gloves*
Long polypro underwear*
Wool (or other hiking) socks
Shirt
Long trousers
Hiking shorts*
Swimsuit*

 

Undershorts
Undershirt
Lightweight shoes (sneakers, Tevas)
Baseball cap

Toilet Articles

Soap
Small towel
Washcloth
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Comb
Toilet paper (in plastic bag)
Metal mirror

Other Ideas

Boy Scout Handbook
Trail snacks (dried fruit, granola bar, etc.)
Camera and film
Fishing gear

Patrol/Troop Equipment

Troop first aid kit
Food
Pots and pans
Water ("Jerry") cans
Cooking utensils
Dishwashing liquid
Wash pans
Sponge/scrub pads
SOS pads
Paper towels
Small saw
Plastic garbage bags
Dining fly
Stoves and fuel
Duty roster
Patrol flag
Coleman lantern (with extra mantles)
Tarp for firewood
Fire grate
Weather report

Scoutmasters

Chair

Items NOT to Brlng

TV, radio, Walkman, Gameboy
Sheath knife, hatchet, or axe
Fireworks

*Depends on weather.

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