July 24 – August 1, 2009

BSA Troop 618 Northern Tier High Adventure Canoe Trip

PERSONAL GEAR (based on synthetic, quick drying clothing – NO COTTON!!!

“Dry” clothes (also known as “camp clothes”)

• Camp shoes (lightweight sneakers or moccasins) not sandals or water-slippers!
• Long-sleeve shirt (synthetic) – wear loose one to keep off mosquitoes, not tight shirts like Underarmor)
• T-shirt (synthetic)
• Pants (synthetic) or use rain pants
• Socks (wool or synthetic), one to two pairs
• Lightweight fleece jacket or vest
• Underwear (synthetic) one pair
• Stocking hat

“Wet” clothes (also known as “travel clothes”)

• Boots (U.S. made jungle boots best.  Old hiking boots or work boots also good if instep drainage is added or waterproof boots with some grips for slippery portages.  Need to be high top shoes.  No sport sandals or sandal type shoes allowed!
• Long-sleeve shirt (synthetic) for sun and bug protection.  Sleeves can be rolled up for warm days.
• Socks (wool or neoprene)
• Underwear (synthetic)
• Pants, zip-off legs nice to have (synthetic).  If not, also pack a pair of synthetic shorts.
• Broad-brimmed hat
• Raincoat (good quality – no ponchos!)
• Rain pants (can double as second pair of pants)

Other Gear

• Sleeping bag (lightweight & compact 30° bag adequate – compression stuff sack should be used)
• Stuff sacks for clothing and gear.  Use compression sacks, zip-lock bags, or pack clothes with sleeping bag.
• Sleeping pad (closed cell or self-inflating foam, ¾ length adequate)
• Bandanna or small camp towel
• Toothbrush, toothpaste
• Water bottle (high quality, not old beverage bottles) – with clip or holster
• Sunglasses and eye glasses if necessary, with keeper straps
• Lip balm with sun block
• Personal medications as needed (two supplies carried in two different packs)
• 2 small bungee cords
• Sun block
• Towel – small
• Gold Bond foot powder
• Swim suit
• Head net for mosquitoes
• Insect repellant
• *Pocketknife, small
• *Flashlight or headlamp (small pocket-sized) and extra batteries
• *Matches in waterproof case
• *Whistle
• *Small compass

*Should always be carried on person for emergencies

Optional

• Fishing tackle (small pocket-sized tackle box), rod, reel
• Camera
• Comb or small travel brush
• Paperback book
• Playing cards

AGAIN – ALL CLOTHES SHOULD BE QUICK-DRYING, NO COTTON!!!

ITEMS FOR THE END OF YOUR TRIP

• Clean, dry clothes – Class A & Class B
• Dry shoes
• Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, shaving supplies, deodorant, washcloth, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.)
• Towel
• Bathing suit for sauna
• Flip-flops for shower

ADDITIONALLY, ADULTS NEED TO BRING

• GPS
• Duct tape
• Satellite phone
• Rope for clothes hanger
• Leather gloves
• Repair kit
• Fillet knife
• Hand sanitizer