When you go on a campout, you should know what to pack! Luckily, we have some lists to help you prepare for any campouts you might go on.
Backpacking Packing List
Pack your gear in a backpack that can be carried on a trail. The troop has loaner backpacks if needed.
Prescription meds must be given to trip leader with instructions for correct times and dosing.
Check the weather ahead of time and pack accordingly. This is is for trips with daytime temperatures down to
40° and nighttime temperatures down to 30°
Clothing
NO COTTON. ALL CLOTHING MUST BE SYNTHETIC
1 pair of pants (lightweight synthetic convertibles are often useful since they double as shorts)
2 t-shirts (short or long sleeve)
1 set of long underwear (tops and bottoms)
1 pair warm pants (fleece or synthetic sweat pants)
Fleece pullover, fleece jacket, or puffy jacket
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Warm hat
Gloves or glove liners
2 – 3 pair wool socks
Hiking boots or shoes (no sneakers)
Wool or fleece cap & gloves if cool weather is expected and you plan to camp up high
Equipment/Gear
Backpack (big enough to carry gear plus a share of troop food). The troop has loaner backpacks if
needed
Pack rain cover or liner (this can be a plastic trash bag)
Water bottles or hydration bladder (2 – 3 liters)
Sleeping bag (good down to 20°)
Headlamp or flashlight (bring extra batteries if needed)
Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Mess kit (unless staying at AMC hut)
Dry bags for extra clothing (Ziplock bags work great!)
Other Items
Personal first aid kit
Pocket Knife (Blade must be less than 2 1⁄2 inches)
Insect Repellent
Hat
Sunglasses
Sunblock
Camera
Camp shoes (Must be closed-toe)
Trekking poles
Wallet, money
Leave at home: Pets, sheath knives, squirt guns, dice, and valuable items
If there is an emergency, there will be adults with cell phones.
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Canoe Overnight Packing List
The troop has loaner backpacks if needed.
Prescription meds must be given to trip leader with instructions for correct times and dosing.
Check the weather ahead of time and pack accordingly.
Clothing
1 pair of long pants
1 pair shorts (based on season)
1 short-sleeved shirt
1 – 2 long-sleeved shirts
2 pairs of underwear
2 – 3 pairs of wool socks
Water shoes (can be old tennis shoes); no sandals
Dry shoes (not boots); no sandals
Fleece jacket or pullover/wool sweater/puffy jacket (if weather is going to be cold or wet, bring two)
Hat (Baseball and knit/fleece based on season)
Bandana or small quick-dry towel
Equipment/Gear
Sleeping bag (good down to 20o)
Sleeping Pad
Flashlight/headlamp and batteries
Water Bottles
Mess kit (cup, bowl, plate, utensils)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
A pack or duffle bag to put it all in. The troop has loaner backpacks if needed.
Dry bags for extra clothing (Ziplock bags work great!)
1/8 inch nylon rope—Two 10-foot pieces (to tie gear into canoes)
Additional Useful items
Personal first aid kit
Pocket Knife (Blade must be less than 2 ½ inches)
Day Pack (To carry lunch, water bottle, bathing suit, etc.)
Insect Repellent
Sunscreen
Wallet, money
If there is an emergency, there will be adults with cell phones.
Day pack in small duffel or pack after gear is put in garbage bags or stuff sacks.
Bottoms of canoes will get wet so expect all duffels/gear to have contact with water.
There will be no easy access to gear while on the river so bring a small daypack (lined with garbage
bag) for essentials such as cap/sunblock/snacks/lunch/water bottle/knife/compass.
Day packs can be placed in front or behind your seat—daypacks will also be sitting in water that collects at bottom of canoe.
Pets, sheath knives, squirt guns, dice, and valuable items should be left at home.
Cold Weather Camping Packing List
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Day Hiking Packing List
Pack your gear in a bag or backpack that can be carried on a trail.
Prescription meds must be given to the trip leader with instructions for correct times and dosing.
Wear a synthetic layer next to your skin to wick away moisture from perspiration. If you must hike in cotton T-shirts and shorts, carry other clothing to change into should the weather turn cold. Cotton soaks up moisture
and doesn’t dry readily, leaving the wearer wet and chilly when activity slows or when the wind picks up.
In addition to the items below, one may need to add additional layers, depending on the time of year
and locations of the hike (i.e., exposed summits). It is also a good idea to have dry clothes and footwear in
the car to change into at the end of the hike
Clothing
Polypropylene long underwear top and bottom
Wind and rain gear (top and bottom)
Fleece pullover or jacket
Extra wool or synthetic socks
Extra shirt
Wool or fleece hat and gloves or mittens
Long pants
Study boots, preferably waterproof
Shorts
Gaiters (nice if wet, muddy, or snow on ground) – Optional
Equipment / Gear
Sunglasses
Pack cover/plastic bags to keep items in pack dry
Sunscreen
Matches (waterproof)
Whistle
Flashlight and extra batteries
Knife
Toilet paper
Insect repellent
Bandanna or handkerchief
Personal first aid kit
Water Bottles
Leave pets, sheath knives, squirt guns, dice, and Valuable Items at home
If there is an emergency, there will be adults with cell phones.
Overnight Camping (Car Camping) Packing List
Pack your gear in a bag or backpack that can be carried on a trail. The troop has loaner backpacks if needed.
Prescription meds must be given to trip leader with instructions for correct times and dosing.
Check the weather ahead of time and pack accordingly.
Clothing
2 pairs long pants
1 pair shorts (based on season)
1 short sleeve shirt
1 – 2 long sleeve shirts
2 pair underwear
2 – 3 pair wool socks
Good Footwear (No open toed shoes)
Outer layers (appropriate to the predicted nighttime temperature and season, preferably not cotton)
Rain gear (can double as a windproof outer shell)
Fleece jacket or pullover/wool sweater/puffy jacket (if weather is going to be cold or wet, bring two)
1 set long underwear (tops and bottoms, based on season)
Hat (Baseball and knit/fleece based on season)
Gloves (Type, and warmth based on season
Mittens (Based on season)
Hiking boots or shoes (if weather is going to be cold or wet, bring two pair
Equipment / Gear
Sleeping bag (good down to 20o)
Sleeping Pad
Flashlight/headlamp and batteries
Water Bottles
Mess kit (cup, bowl, plate, utensils)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Pack or duffle bag to put it all in. The troop has loaner backpacks if needed.
Dry bags for extra clothing (Ziplock bags work great!)
Additional Useful Items
Personal first aid kit
Pocket Knife (Blade must be less than 2 ½ inches)
Day Pack (To carry lunch, water bottle, bathing suit, etc.)
Insect Repellent
Sunscreen
Wallet, money
Leave pets, sheath knives, squirt guns, dice, and valuable items at home.
If there is an emergency, there will be adults with cell phones
Philmont High Adventure Packing List
The troop has loaner backpacks if needed.
Prescription meds must be given to trip leader with instructions for correct times and dosing.
Packing
Pack with padded hip belt* Capacity: External Frame – 4000 cubic inches +/-, Internal Frame – 4800 cubic inches +/- (rental available)
Pack cover (waterproof nylon)*
Stuff Sacks or Large Ziplock bags to keep gear organized and dry in your pack*
Sleeping
Sleeping bag in waterproof stuff sack.* (Line the inside of stuff sack with a garbage bag to make it waterproof.) Sleeping bag should be warm down to at least 32 degrees. 20 degree bags work well, you can always unzip if it gets too warm.
Sleep cloths (T-shirt and gym shorts) to be worn only in sleeping bag*
Sleeping pad – closed cell foam or Therma-Rest*
Straps to hold sleeping bag and pad onto pack* – straps with buckles work a lot better than bungi cords.
Clothing
Trekkers should be dressed for the trail when they check in on Sunday afternoon. Quantities below include what you are wearing at check in, e.g. “Two pair heavy hiking socks” means one pair on your feet and one in your pack.
Hiking boots. Boots should be well broken in. High-top boots that provide ankle support are highly recommended.
Lightweight tennis shoes to wear around camp.
Two pair heavy hiking socks, wool blend, NO COTTON.*
Two pair liner socks, polypropylene*
Two pair underwear
Two hiking shirts
One pair hiking shorts* (zip-off pants can double as both shorts and pants)
One pair long pants* Not jeans (for cold weather, pole climbing, horse rides)
One pair insulated underwear* (optional, bring if you get cold easy)
One sweater or jacket, fleece or wool*
Hat or cap with brim for protection from the sun*
Stocking cap*
Rain jacket*
Rain pants*
Eating
Bowl (plastic)*
Spoon* (only utensil needed)
3 or 4 one quart/liter water bottles* (Nalgene style)
Miscellaneous
Small flashlight or headlamp* with new batteries*
Compass*
Bandana*
Lip balm*
Small sunscreen*
Toothbrush and small toothpaste*
Tampons/sanitary napkins*
Sunglasses*
Ditty bag (small stuff sack or Ziplock) for personal smellables in bear bag*
Optional
Money – $10-20 in small bills for use at backcountry trading posts
Camera*
Note pad and pen*
Philmont provides tents. If you have a good quality backpacking tent you may bring it for
consideration.
All crew gear and food will be provided. You do not need to bring any extra food.
Please do not bring toilet paper from home. Philmont supplies toilet paper that is nonsmellable
and biodegradable.
Do Not Bring: Cell phones, radios, ipods, video game devices, hammocks, makeup, or deodorant
*Available at the Tooth of Time Traders ( www.toothoftimetraders.com ) If you need to
make purchases once arriving at Philmont, please plan to arrive early enough to visit the
trading post before 3:00 pm check in.
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Summer Camp Packing List
A large lidded plastic tub is useful as a trunk, available at housewares stores.
Prescription meds must be given to trip leader with instructions for correct times and dosing.
Remember to label all items!
Clothing
Scout uniforms
Extra shirts
Extra pants
Extra Shorts
Extra Socks
Extra underwear
Fleece pullover or fleece jacket
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Sleep wear
Sneakers/lightweight hiking shoes
Hiking boots
Swim suit
Equipment/Gear
Extra towels
Sleeping bag
Toilet items
Pillow
Personal first aid kit
Flashlight and batteries
Wallet, money
Notebook, pen, pencil
Scout handbook
Insect Repellent
Mosquito net
Laundry bag
Water bottle
Required items for merit badges
Day pack for around camp
Pack the following in the daypack for arrival: Medications, swimsuit, towel, uniform
Optional Items
Compass
Camera
Sunglasses
Songbook
Nature books
Sports equipment
Prayer book
Merit badge pamphlets
Fishing gear
Mess kit
Sunscreen
Leave pets, sheath knives, squirt guns, dice and valuable items at home
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White Water Rafting
The troop has loaner backpacks if needed.
Prescription meds must be given to trip leader with instructions for correct times and dosing.
Check the weather ahead of time and pack accordingly
Rafting
Recommended you take on the actual rafting part of the trip
A Towel
Change of clothing. (i.e. A fleece top of some sort for the bus ride back to camp/cars)
Foot apparel that can get wet
A bathing suit and a synthetic shirt. No Cotton! Whatever you wear will get very wet, be sure it will be
comfortable when wet and when worn under a wet suite.
Sunscreen
Sunglasses (with a strap) – Optional
Hat (with a strap) – Optional
If you have emergency medications (such as epi-pens) the guides will have a small dry sack to carry
DO NOT BRING
You should not bring your own camera on the river!
You should not bring anything valuable on the river. (If you have a special ring or other jewelry, leave it at
camp or home during the rafting part of the trip)
Pets
Sheath knives
Squirt Guns
Dice
Clothing
2 pairs long pants
1 pair shorts (based on season)
1 short sleeve shirt
1 – 2 long sleeve shirts
2 pair underwear
2 – 3 pair wool socks
Good Footwear (No open toed shoes)
Outer layers (appropriate to the predicted nighttime temperature and season, preferably not cotton)
Rain gear (can double as a windproof outer shell)
Fleece jacket or pullover/wool sweater/puffy jacket (if weather is going to be cold or wet, bring two)
1 set long underwear (tops and bottoms, based on season)
Hat (Baseball and knit/fleece based on season)
Gloves (Type, and warmth based on season
Mittens (Based on season)
Hiking boots or shoes (if weather is going to be cold or wet, bring two pair)
Equipment/Gear
Sleeping bag (good down to 20o)
Sleeping Pad
Flashlight/headlamp and batteries
Water Bottles
Mess kit (cup, bowl, plate, utensils)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Pack or duffle bag to put it all in. The troop has loaner backpacks if needed.
Dry bags for extra clothing (Ziplock bags work great!)
Additional Useful Items
Personal first aid kit
Pocket Knife (Blade must be less than 2 ½ inches)
Day Pack (To carry lunch, water bottle, bathing suit, etc.)
Insect Repellent
Sunscreen
Wallet, money
In case of an emergency, there will be adults with cell phones
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