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** lightweight sneakers (for the campsite) | ** lightweight sneakers (for the campsite) | ||
** 3 pairs heavy wool socks | ** 3 pairs heavy wool socks | ||
** 3 pairs light inner socks | ** 3 pairs light inner socks ("liners") | ||
** 3 changes underwear | ** 3 changes underwear | ||
** 2 hiking shorts | ** 2 sturdy hiking shorts | ||
** 2 short sleeve shirts (not nylon or cotton) | ** 2 short sleeve shirts (not nylon or cotton) | ||
** bathing suit (not on official list, but good for the KOA campgrounds and for the "army-style" showers in the back country) | ** bathing suit (not on official list, but good for the KOA campgrounds and for the "army-style" showers in the back country) | ||
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** 1 pair gloves (liners or mittens, wool or polypro) | ** 1 pair gloves (liners or mittens, wool or polypro) | ||
* Clothing Layer D (cold, wet, windy) | * Clothing Layer D (cold, wet, windy) | ||
** 1 sturdy rain suit (when it rains, it pours buckets) | ** 1 sturdy rain suit (when it rains, it pours buckets) (they recommend this, but a good poncho has sufficed) | ||
* Eating | * Eating | ||
** deep bowl (small, plastic) (sierra cup is best) | ** deep bowl (small, plastic) (sierra cup is best) | ||
** cup (measuring) (two per crew should suffice) | ** cup (measuring) (two per crew should suffice) | ||
** spoon (make sure it's not breakable) | ** spoon (make sure it's not breakable) | ||
** four 1-qt bottles (yes, four) | ** four 1-qt bottles (yes, four) (or two such bottles and a 2-liter bladder) | ||
* Misc | * Misc | ||
** pocketknife | ** pocketknife | ||
** moleskin (everyone should have some) | |||
** matches and lighter (in waterproof container) | ** matches and lighter (in waterproof container) | ||
** flashlight (light crank one is best) | ** flashlight (light crank one is best) | ||
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** 2 bandanas | ** 2 bandanas | ||
** money | ** money | ||
** bathing suit (preferred for staffed sites with "army-style" showers) | |||
** lip balm (SPF 25 chapstick) | ** lip balm (SPF 25 chapstick) | ||
** biodegradable soap | ** biodegradable soap | ||
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** small camp towel | ** small camp towel | ||
** sunglasses (did not find this necessary) | ** sunglasses (did not find this necessary) | ||
** ditty | ** ditty bags (for separating personal items - very useful) | ||
** toilet paper (1 roll) | ** toilet paper (1 roll) | ||
** sewing kit | ** sewing kit | ||
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** insect repellant | ** insect repellant | ||
** (personal first aid kit should include moleskin, chafing powder, and bandaids) | ** (personal first aid kit should include moleskin, chafing powder, and bandaids) | ||
** 10 tent stakes | |||
* Optional | * Optional | ||
** camera | ** camera | ||
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== crew equipment (12 people) == | == crew equipment (12 people) == | ||
* 1 nylon 12x12 dining fly (4 lbs) (recommend using Troop tarp since it's lighter) | * 1 nylon 12x12 dining fly (4 lbs) (recommend using Troop tarp since it's lighter) (issued by Philmont) | ||
* 2 collapsible poles for dining fly (1 lb) (everyone should have hiking poles anyway) | * 2 collapsible poles for dining fly (1 lb) (everyone should have hiking poles anyway) | ||
* trail chef kit (6 lbs) | * trail chef kit (6 lbs) | ||
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* plastic trash bags | * plastic trash bags | ||
* salt and pepper | * salt and pepper | ||
* dishwashing soap | * dishwashing soap (issued by Philmont) | ||
* scrub | * scrub pad (issued by Philmont) | ||
* water purification | * water purification tablets (issued by Philmont) | ||
* 2-3 water filters | |||
* 150-ft length of 1/4-inch nylon rope (2.5 lbs) | * 150-ft length of 1/4-inch nylon rope (2.5 lbs) | ||
* | * bear bags (issued by Philmont) | ||
* plastic strainer, rubber scraper (1/2 lb) | * plastic strainer, rubber scraper (1/2 lb) | ||
* 3 collapsible water containers (2.5 gallons each) | * 3 collapsible water containers (Playtpus) (2.5 gallons each) | ||
* 3 backpacking stoves and fuel | * 3 backpacking stoves and fuel | ||
* first aid kit | * first aid kit | ||
** band-aids (various sizes) | ** band-aids (various sizes) | ||
** gauze pads (3"x3") | ** gauze pads (3"x3") | ||
** adhesive tape | ** adhesive tape 1in x 5yd) | ||
** 4" elastic bandage | ** 4" elastic bandage | ||
** moleskin | ** moleskin | ||
** second skin | ** second skin | ||
** Benadryl | ** Benadryl | ||
** cold | ** cold medicine | ||
** disposable alcohol wipes | ** disposable alcohol wipes | ||
** sunscreen | ** sunscreen (min. 25) | ||
** antibiotic ointment | ** antibiotic ointment | ||
** steroid cream | ** steroid cream | ||
** insect | ** insect repellent (with DEET) | ||
** ibuprofen | ** ibuprofen | ||
** acetaminophen (Tylenol) | |||
** antacids (Tums) | ** antacids (Tums) | ||
** foot powder | ** foot powder | ||
** latex gloves | ** latex gloves | ||
** lip balm | |||
** CPR barrier | ** CPR barrier | ||
** small bar of soap | ** small bar of soap | ||
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** tweezers | ** tweezers | ||
* duct tape | * duct tape | ||
* 3 50-ft 1/8-inch nylon cords | * 3 50-ft 1/8-inch nylon cords (two issued by Philmont) | ||
* backup water purifier | * backup water purifier | ||
* multi-tool | * multi-tool | ||
* shovel or trowel | * shovel or trowel | ||
Latest revision as of 23:18, 5 December 2017
This list taken from is the recommended equipment for backpacking Philmont, with notes from observations from the 2012 trek.
personal
- Pack
- pack with padded hip belt (at least 4000 in3)
- pack cover (waterproof nylon)
- 6 to 12 1-gallon Ziploc plastic bags (for clothes)
- 2-man tent, groundcloth
- Sleeping
- sleeping bag in stuff sack lined with plastic bag
- T-shirt and gym shorts (used only to sleep in)
- straps to hold sleeping bag on pack (everyone should bring three extra bungee cords for carrying food)
- foam sleeping pad (closed cell or Therma-Rest)
- Clothing Layer A (hiking)
- sturdy hiking boots
- lightweight sneakers (for the campsite)
- 3 pairs heavy wool socks
- 3 pairs light inner socks ("liners")
- 3 changes underwear
- 2 sturdy hiking shorts
- 2 short sleeve shirts (not nylon or cotton)
- bathing suit (not on official list, but good for the KOA campgrounds and for the "army-style" showers in the back country)
- 1 hat or cap (flexible with brim)
- Clothing Layer B (cool evening)
- 1 long-sleeve shirt (wool or flannel)
- 1 long pair of pants (cotton or nylon, but not heavy jeans)
- 1 pair insulated underwear (polypro) (did not find this necessary)
- Clothing Layer C (cold)
- 1 sweater or jacket (wool or fleece)
- 1 stocking cap (wool or polypro)
- 1 pair gloves (liners or mittens, wool or polypro)
- Clothing Layer D (cold, wet, windy)
- 1 sturdy rain suit (when it rains, it pours buckets) (they recommend this, but a good poncho has sufficed)
- Eating
- deep bowl (small, plastic) (sierra cup is best)
- cup (measuring) (two per crew should suffice)
- spoon (make sure it's not breakable)
- four 1-qt bottles (yes, four) (or two such bottles and a 2-liter bladder)
- Misc
- pocketknife
- moleskin (everyone should have some)
- matches and lighter (in waterproof container)
- flashlight (light crank one is best)
- map (main one shared by group and a second one carried by someone else is good)
- compass
- 2 bandanas
- money
- bathing suit (preferred for staffed sites with "army-style" showers)
- lip balm (SPF 25 chapstick)
- biodegradable soap
- toothbrush and paste
- small camp towel
- sunglasses (did not find this necessary)
- ditty bags (for separating personal items - very useful)
- toilet paper (1 roll)
- sewing kit
- 10 metal tent pins
- sunscreen
- insect repellant
- (personal first aid kit should include moleskin, chafing powder, and bandaids)
- 10 tent stakes
- Optional
- camera
- whistle
- watch
- fishing equipment (would not bring this)
- rubber bands
- foot (and or chafing) powder
- note pad and pen
- day pack for side hikes (very useful if not heavy - can also use as ditty bag)
- aluminum hiking poles (highly recommended - use arms to help ascend and descend)
crew equipment (12 people)
- 1 nylon 12x12 dining fly (4 lbs) (recommend using Troop tarp since it's lighter) (issued by Philmont)
- 2 collapsible poles for dining fly (1 lb) (everyone should have hiking poles anyway)
- trail chef kit (6 lbs)
- 8-qt pot
- 4-qt pot with lid
- 1 frying pan
- cutlery kit (1/2 lb)
- 2 large spoons
- 1 large spatula
- 2 pair hot tongs (1/2 lb)
- 1 extra 8-qt pot (for washing dishes) (1 lb)
- plastic trash bags
- salt and pepper
- dishwashing soap (issued by Philmont)
- scrub pad (issued by Philmont)
- water purification tablets (issued by Philmont)
- 2-3 water filters
- 150-ft length of 1/4-inch nylon rope (2.5 lbs)
- bear bags (issued by Philmont)
- plastic strainer, rubber scraper (1/2 lb)
- 3 collapsible water containers (Playtpus) (2.5 gallons each)
- 3 backpacking stoves and fuel
- first aid kit
- band-aids (various sizes)
- gauze pads (3"x3")
- adhesive tape 1in x 5yd)
- 4" elastic bandage
- moleskin
- second skin
- Benadryl
- cold medicine
- disposable alcohol wipes
- sunscreen (min. 25)
- antibiotic ointment
- steroid cream
- insect repellent (with DEET)
- ibuprofen
- acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- antacids (Tums)
- foot powder
- latex gloves
- lip balm
- CPR barrier
- small bar of soap
- triangular bandage
- oval eye patch
- needle
- scissors
- safety pins
- side cutters
- chemical ice pack
- thermometer
- throat lozenges
- tweezers
- duct tape
- 3 50-ft 1/8-inch nylon cords (two issued by Philmont)
- backup water purifier
- multi-tool
- shovel or trowel
