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** 3 pairs light inner socks ("liners")
** 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)  

Revision as of 00:16, 6 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)
  • Misc
    • pocketknife
    • 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 bag (for personal items in bear bag - 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