1. Individual Equipment Required Pack Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad Cook kit/Mess kit Ten essentials – First Aid Kit, Compass, etc Buy quality gear within budget Recommended source: Scout shop, Campmor, Tooth of Time Traders and REI Additional “nice to have” items – Stool/chair, lantern, water purifier, personal stove, etc

2. Back Pack Light weight (5lbs or less) Sleeping bag compartment 3-4 external pockets Water bottle pocket/holder(s) 3000-4000 cu/in Adjustable fit (must size to fit) Adjustable External Frame (new Scouts) Example: External - Firefly – Outdoor Products $49.98- Campmor.com; Internal - REI Passage $149, rei.com http://boyslife.org/outdoors/guygear/8296/backp ack-buying-guide/

3. Sleeping Bag 20-30 degree bag Light weight (3-4 lbs) Small (dimensions around 7”-11” when stuffed) Recommend polyfill for new scouts, down for older scouts. Example: Slumberjack, Utimate 20 0 - $79.99 – Tooth of Time

4. Sleeping Pad 1”-2” thick Light weight Closed cell foam or self inflating (all scouts) Air mattress (older scouts) Example: Therm-a-rest Z-Lite $29 REI; Therm-a-rest Trail-Lite $69 REI

5. Cook Kit/Mess Kit Light Weight Non-stick 1-2 pieces w/lid (need a pot to boil water) Plastic bowl (collapsible better) Spork Plastic measuring cup (scout cup) Light weight Metal or aluminum cup

6. Ten Essentials First Aid Kit Knife Matches/Lighter Map and CompassSun Protection: Hat, Sunscreen, Sun glasses and chapstick Extra Clotes Rain suit Flashlight Water bottle Trail Food