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The 10 Essentials
The Boy Scout motto is “Be Prepared”. The best way to prepare for an outdoor adventure is by packing the 10 essentials. Therefore, all good packing lists start with the 10 essentials. The 10 essentials is a list of 10 categories of items that you must have to survive any situation in the wilderness. I will base this packing list off of the 10 essentials. Most of the items you will need to bring yourself, however a few will be optional. This is either because the item will already be provided or is not essential.
What to Pack
The items will be marked as follows:
You must bring it on the campout #
If you have it please bring it ^
1. Navigation:
-Compass (if you have one) #
-Map ^
-GPS device ^
2. Light:
-Headlamp or flashlight/torch (headlamp highly suggested) #
3. Sun Protection:
-Sunglasses #
-Hat #
-Sunscreen #
4. First Aid:
-First aid kit ^
-Insect repellant #
5. Pocket Knife ^
You need to have Totin' Chip before you can bring and use a pocket knife
6. Fire: (Fire Marshal will take care of this)
-Matches
-Lighter
-Tender
7. Shelter:
-Tent (no need if we go to sleep in cabins) #
8. Extra Food:
-High protein snacks for the hike up and down such as protein bars or trail mix #
9. Extra Water:
-Waterbottle #
-Waterbladder #
(In total you need to bring at least 3 liters of water for the hike)
10. Extra Clothes:
-Rain gear #
-Extra clothes #
-Extra socks #
Other items to bring:
-Sleeping bag #
-Sleeping pad (this item is optional, but highly recommended)
-Camp pillow (as an alternative you can stuff clothes inside a shirt) #
-Octopus Card #
-Toothbrush and toothpaste #
-Deodorant #
-Towel
-Hiking stick or trekking pole(s)
-Snacks
-Mess kit (plate, bowl, cup, fork, knife, spoon) #
-Scout handbook #
-Pen #
-Mobile Phones (will be collected by PL and kept by adult leaders upon arrival to campsite)
To learn more about the 10 essentials please visit this article The Ten Essentials for Hiking & Camping by REI. It’s well worth you time and will help you to be better prepared for all your outdoor adventures.
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