Buyers Guide

Backpack: Rent Orange =
must have
CLOTHING WORN WHILE HIKING
FUNCTION STYLE/Rationale EXAMPLE Price Ounces
Hat with brim wide-brimmed hat least expensive one you can find $8 4
Hiking shirt lightweight synthetic short or long sleeved SPF 30+ if possible least expensive one you can find $18 8
Underwear Synthetic briefs Patagonia or REI brand n/a n/a
Hiking shorts Synthetic, quick drying, built-in briefs. Running Shorts Thrift store/department store $4 9
Hiking socks lightweight merino wool or Coolmax trail running socks Thorlo Lite Running Mini-crew Socks $10 2
Hiking shoes breathable, lightweight Trail Running shoes or light hikers Whatever is on sale and fits $50 32
OTHER ITEMS WORN OR CARRIED
FUNCTION STYLE/Rationale EXAMPLE Price Ounces
Bandana cotton Survival Bandana $4 0.8
Light (headlamp)
micro light (LED) Princeton Tec Eclipse LED Clip Light $10 1
Whistle pealess whistle ACR Emergency Whistle $3 0.2
Knife lightweight small blade knife Wenger Esquire Swiss knife $8 1
Compass simple, inexpensive Silva Polaris Type 7 Compass $10 1
Lighter small propane lighter, without child locks Mini Bic $1 0.5
Watch simple, waterproof is nice feature use what scout has $0 1
Neck cord nylon line – holds light, whistle, knife, compass Kelty Triptease line reflects light at night, easier to find $0 0
OTHER CLOTHING
FUNCTION STYLE/Rationale EXAMPLE Price Ounces
Wind shell thin, nylon, windbreaker thrift store/department store $3 10
Insulation layer down/fleece vest or jacket thrift store/department store $10 16
Warm hat wool or fleece beanie/watch cap Campmor Wigwam Thermostat Cap $9 2.5
Sleep shirt nylon short or long sleeve t-shirt Campmor Duofold High Performance Series Long Sleeve shirt $8 7
Extra hiking socks lightweight merino wool or Coolmax trail running socks Thorlo Lite Running Mini-crew Socks $10 2
Sleep socks thick wool REI brand wool crew socks $12 3
Wind pants thin, nylon, lightly insulated wind pants thrift store/department store $3 10
Rain poncho waterproof, covers backpack, doubles as ground cloth Campmor extra large vinyl poncho $5 14
Rain gear Ultra Light Rain Suit Frogg Toggs DriDucks $25 12
SLEEP SYSTEMS
FUNCTION STYLE/Rationale EXAMPLE Price Ounces
Sleeping bag — 3lbs total or less (don’t be fooled by “Fill Weight”)
least expensive synthetic bag 20-30 degree rated Look online for deals $80-$150 48
Sleeping pad closed cell foam cut down to size of scout Blue foam, Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest closed cell pad $16 9
Overhead shelter silnylon tarp, two boy tarp (split between two boys) Troop 4 provides $65 6.5
Tent stakes aluminum (split between two boys) Troop 4 provides $8 3
Guylines Nylon cord, 1/8 inch (split between two boys) Troop 4 provides $4 2
PACKING
FUNCTION STYLE/Rationale EXAMPLE Price Ounces
Backpack measure for torso length. Rent or borrow before purchasing! REI rents. (If buying, consider My Trail or Gossamer Gear) $15/day to rent 30 -60
Waterproof liner trash bag to protect clothing from water, and emergency use Trash Compactor bag $1 1
Pack cover trash bag to protect clothing from water, and emergency use large lawn trash bags $1 1
COOKING AND WATER
FUNCTION STYLE/Rationale EXAMPLE Price Ounces
Water bottles 3-4L 2 Liter easily accessible Two, 1L Smart Water bottles or 32oz Gatorade bottles n/a 1.7
2L hydration bag Platypus Hoser $22 3
Utensil spoon Lexan or other plastic spoon $1 0.3
Bowl plastic bowl, small find in house n/a 0.5
Cup plastic 8-12 oz cup able to take boiling water find in house n/a 0.3
Stove+windscreen Troop 4 provides Troop 4 provides n/a n/a
Cookpot Troop 4 provides Troop 4 provides n/a n/a
Water treatment Troop 4 provides Troop 4 provides n/a n/a
OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS
FUNCTION STYLE/Rationale EXAMPLE Price Ounces
First aid minor wound care assorted wound and blister care items, antimicrobial ointment $5 2
Hand sanitizer 2oz bottle: pre-cooking/eating & post-bathroom least expensive available $1 3
Toilet paper non-scented toilet paper small amount in plastic zip-lock bag n/a 2
Personal hygiene small teeth and body cleaning kit repackaged toothpaste & soap, toothbrush (1/2 handle cut off), n/a 2
Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher small tube or stick $5 1
Bug barrier head net Campmor Backpacker no-see-um Head net $5 0.5
Extra food shelf ready, individual food for emergency use only 2 clif bars $3 3
maps printed from computer Check with Tour leader n/a 1
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