TROOP 94’S
BACKPACKER'S CHECKLIST
& HOW TO PAC
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HOW TO PACK |
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BACKPACKER'S CHECKLIST
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PACK SLEEPING • Sleeping bag • Therma-rest/foam pad • Ground sheet FIRST AID • Medical Kit - Ace bandage - Antibacterial ointment - Antihistamine - Anti-itching ointment - Antiseptic soap - Athletic tape - Band-aids - Latex gloves - Moleskin - Pain reliever - SAM® splint - Sterile gauze pads - Sunburn cream - Thermometer - Triangle bandage - Tweezers • Vitamins • Laxative • Moisturizer • Eyedrops • Motion sickness • Diarrhea medicine • Prescription medicines SHELTER • Tarp or tent, poles, stakes • Bivouac sack • Mosquito netting CLOTHING Inner Layer • Wicking layer: underwear tops and bottoms of Capiline, polypropylene, silk, etc. • Liner socks(Capiline, olefin, silk, etc.) • T-shirt Insulative Layer • Synthetic shirt/ sweater • Down/fiberfill jacket • Fleece or Capiline pants • Outer socks • Gloves/mitts • Hat Outer Protective Layer • Shorts • Rain/windproof parka or jacket/pants • A16 Bomber Hat • Sun hat • Gloves or over-mitts • Gaiters • Hiking boots (well-sealed) • Camp shoes/sandals COOKING EQUIPMENT Kitchen • Stove and repair kit • Fuel/fuel bottles/pumps • Fuel funnel • Lighter/matches • Primer paste • Windscreen • Cook set/fry-pan Accessories • Storage containers for food • Ziploc® bags • Large spoon • Spatula • Can opener (Swiss army knife) • Small whisk • Small grater • Pot grips • Knife/fork/spoon set • Plate/bowl • Cup (insulated, with lid) • Cutting board • Scrub pads • Dish pan • Towels • Biodegradable soap • Aluminum foil • Spice kit • Freeze-dried food/energy bars |
BASIC ESSENTIALS • Water bottle(s) • Waterproof matches/lighter • Topographic map • Compass • Flashlight w/extra batteries/bulbs • Basic first aid kit • Whistle and/or signal mirror • Nylon cord (50¢) • Pocket knife • Emergency blanket or shelter • Extra food • Extra clothing • Powdered electrolyte replacement/energy drink • Sunglasses w/keeper strap • Sunscreen/lip balm • Water purification (chemical or filter) BASE CAMP • Cooler/ice chest • A16 water bag or large jug • Portable shower • Lantern/candle lantern • Extra candles • Bandanas • Firestarter • Camera/film/lenses • Binoculars • Repair kit • Sewing kit • Extra stuff sacks • Fishing gear/license • Journal/pen/pencil • Nature guides • Travel guides/maps • Reading material • Trail games • Trowel • Trash bags • Insect repellent • Personal toiletries/tissue • Money & telephone coins WINTER CAMP EQUIPMENT Snow Camping • Avalanche probes, beacons • Boot protection/sealant • Snow shovel • Extra dark sunglasses/keeper • Small piece of sleeping pad (ensolite) for stove • Extra pot for melting snow • Snow stakes • Snow shoes • Crampons • Ice axe Ski Accessories • Waxes/skins • Scraper • Cork • Skis • Poles • Boots • Spare parts • Tools CLIMBING • Climbing ropes • Shoes • Gear/rack • Harness/belay device • Helmet • Chalk & bag • Tape • Guide books TRAVEL • Passport • Passport/money carrier • Visa • Airline tickets/confirmed reservations • Consulate telephone numbers • Hotel reservations • Youth hostel card • International student ID card • Dress shirt, pants/skirt, socks, shoes • Walking shoes • Record of required medications/shots • Travel watch w/alarm • Film shield (lead pouch) • Sleep sack (youth hostel) • Lightweight travel iron • Sewing/repair kit • Travel packs of laundry soap • Sink stopper • Electrical converter/adaptor • Neck pillow • Calling card • Credit cards • Driver's license • Umbrella • Maps |
THE TEN ESSENTIALS FOR WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
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Place these basic items in your day pack or backpack, and you've taken a responsible first step toward ensuring a safe journey into the wilderness. There are no guarantees, of course (that's adventure!), but these Ten Essentials, as they're commonly known, always tip the odds in your favor. You'll find all these items at an Adventure 16 store. Don't forget to always tell someone where you're going. RAIN GEAR Weather can change swiftly in the mountains. Wet skin and clothing, combined with falling temperatures and wind, can speed the onset of a life-threatening condition called hypothermia. Protecting the core temperature of the body's torso and head are most critical.
WATER BOTTLE Dehydration occurs quickly, especially during strenuous activity at higher altitudes. Take a full quart at a minimum. On a hot day, or if there is not a ready water source, take two or more.FIRST AID KIT It can take hours, perhaps days, to get back to civilization and professional medical attention. Immediate treatment of even minor problems (i.e. blisters, cuts, or burns) can prevent serious conditions from developing.FLASHLIGHT To find your way or signal for help. Be sure batteries and bulb are fresh, and carry extras of each.
EMERGENCY BLANKET As temperatures drop, your body quickly loses heat (especially from the head). Made of super lightweight, heat-reflective Mylar (CK), a blanket can help you ride out the cold until help comes. Take extra clothing and, at a minimum, a billed hat. Shade from a blanket and hat are also useful in an equally dangerous hypothermia situation.
EXTRA FOOD A high-calorie/high-nutrient snack can refuel body and brain. At a minimum, carry hard, clear candy.OTHER RECOMMENDED ITEMS Each of these items is a potentially useful addition to your basic kit, if you have room in your pack.Signal Mirror - A classic, sunny-day way to signal "Here I am!" |
WHISTLE The best way to attract help when lost or stranded (a shout doesn't carry far, and you soon grow hoarse). Three short blasts is the universal distress call. 
MAP AND COMPASS To find your way. Know how to use both. 
MATCHES/MATCH CONTAINER Starting a contained campfire may be necessary in the face of life-threatening cold and/or wet weather. Bring long wood-stem "strike anywhere" matches and/or "waterproof" matches (they give you extra time to ignite kindling), and keep them dry in a waterproof container. A reliable lighter is another option.