 | Survival
Pack-Outdoor Essentials |
| Class B Scout shirt - Blue troop 637 t-shirt |
| Pack with padded hip strap |
| Pack cover (waterproof nylon) |
| 6-12 plastic bags (i.e. garbage or lawn bags,
pack clothes in these) |
| Sleeping bag in stuff stack (lined with a plastic
bag) |
| Ground cloth (the size of your sleeping bag so
you can sleep under the stars) |
| Straps to hold sleeping bag on pack |
| Foam sleeping pad |
| Hiking boots (well broken in) |
| Camp shoes (tennis shoes or teva sandals) |
| 1-2 pair wool socks |
| 2-3 pair lighter inner socks (polypropylene) |
| Sleep clothes (to be worn in sleeping bag only,
try to do no cotton) |
| 1-2 pair underwear |
| 1 pair hiking shorts |
| 1 long sleeve shirt (wool, flannel, fleece, may
be rain jacket or coat) |
| 1 long pants (light cotton, no jeans, can be rain
pants) |
| 1 short sleeve shirt (cotton is OK, no nylon) |
| 1 sweater or jacket (wool or polypropylene, you
just never know how the weather may change, it's
better to Be Prepared) |
| 1 hat or cap (flexible with brim) |
| 1 sturdy rainsuit (easy accessible in pack) |
| 1 stocking cap (wool or polypropylene to sleep
in, it gets cold at night) |
| 1 glove or mittens (wool or polypropylene) |
| Eating kit: Deep bowl (cereal bowl - plastic),
Cup (measuring style or insulated), Spoon (don't
bring knife or fork) |
| 2-3 (1) quart water bottles (easy accessibility
in pack) |
| Bandanna |
| Sunglasses - Colorado is very sunny! |
| Cleanup kit - Tooth brush and tooth paste, Comb,
Washcloth and towel, dental floss (this has many
uses) |
| Backpack stove & fuel |
| Water purifier (pump system with filter, look at
REI for options) |
| Optional equipment (remember
optional) - Small pillow, Watch, Camera &
film, Mosquito Repellent, small musical
instrument (harmonica) |
