| Backpack: Rent | Orange = | must have | |||
| CLOTHING WORN WHILE HIKING | |||||
| FUNCTION | STYLE/Rationale | EXAMPLE | Price | Ounces | |
| Hat with brim | wide-brimmed hat | least expensive one you can find | $8 | 4 | |
| Hiking shirt | lightweight synthetic short or long sleeved SPF 30+ if possible | least expensive one you can find | $18 | 8 | |
| Underwear | Synthetic briefs | Patagonia or REI brand | n/a | n/a | |
| Hiking shorts | Synthetic, quick drying, built-in briefs. Running Shorts | Thrift store/department store | $4 | 9 | |
| Hiking socks | lightweight merino wool or Coolmax trail running socks | Thorlo Lite Running Mini-crew Socks | $10 | 2 | |
| Hiking shoes | breathable, lightweight Trail Running shoes or light hikers | Whatever is on sale and fits | $50 | 32 | |
| OTHER ITEMS WORN OR CARRIED | |||||
| FUNCTION | STYLE/Rationale | EXAMPLE | Price | Ounces | |
| Bandana | cotton | Survival Bandana | $4 | 0.8 | |
| Light (headlamp) | micro light (LED) | Princeton Tec Eclipse LED Clip Light | $10 | 1 | |
| Whistle | pealess whistle | ACR Emergency Whistle | $3 | 0.2 | |
| Knife | lightweight small blade knife | Wenger Esquire Swiss knife | $8 | 1 | |
| Compass | simple, inexpensive | Silva Polaris Type 7 Compass | $10 | 1 | |
| Lighter | small propane lighter, without child locks | Mini Bic | $1 | 0.5 | |
| Watch | simple, waterproof is nice feature | use what scout has | $0 | 1 | |
| Neck cord | nylon line - holds light, whistle, knife, compass | Kelty Triptease line reflects light at night, easier to find | $0 | 0 | |
| OTHER CLOTHING | |||||
| FUNCTION | STYLE/Rationale | EXAMPLE | Price | Ounces | |
| Wind shell | thin, nylon, windbreaker | thrift store/department store | $3 | 10 | |
| Insulation layer | down/fleece vest or jacket | thrift store/department store | $10 | 16 | |
| Warm hat | wool or fleece beanie/watch cap | Campmor Wigwam Thermostat Cap | $9 | 2.5 | |
| Sleep shirt | nylon short or long sleeve t-shirt | Campmor Duofold High Performance Series Long Sleeve shirt | $8 | 7 | |
| Extra hiking socks | lightweight merino wool or Coolmax trail running socks | Thorlo Lite Running Mini-crew Socks | $10 | 2 | |
| Sleep socks | thick wool | REI brand wool crew socks | $12 | 3 | |
| Wind pants | thin, nylon, lightly insulated wind pants | thrift store/department store | $3 | 10 | |
| Rain poncho | waterproof, covers backpack, doubles as ground cloth | Campmor extra large vinyl poncho | $5 | 14 | |
| Rain gear | Ultra Light Rain Suit | Frogg Toggs DriDucks | $25 | 12 | |
| SLEEP SYSTEMS | |||||
| FUNCTION | STYLE/Rationale | EXAMPLE | Price | Ounces | |
| Sleeping bag -- 3lbs total or less (don't be fooled by "Fill Weight") | least expensive synthetic bag 20-30 degree rated | Look online for deals | $80-$150 | 48 | |
| Sleeping pad | closed cell foam cut down to size of scout | Blue foam, Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest closed cell pad | $16 | 9 | |
| Overhead shelter | silnylon tarp, two boy tarp (split between two boys) | Troop 4 provides | $65 | 6.5 | |
| Tent stakes | aluminum (split between two boys) | Troop 4 provides | $8 | 3 | |
| Guylines | Nylon cord, 1/8 inch (split between two boys) | Troop 4 provides | $4 | 2 | |
| PACKING | |||||
| FUNCTION | STYLE/Rationale | EXAMPLE | Price | Ounces | |
| Backpack | measure for torso length. Rent or borrow before purchasing! | REI rents. (If buying, consider My Trail or Gossamer Gear) | $15/day to rent | 30 -60 | |
| Waterproof liner | trash bag to protect clothing from water, and emergency use | Trash Compactor bag | $1 | 1 | |
| Pack cover | trash bag to protect clothing from water, and emergency use | large lawn trash bags | $1 | 1 | |
| COOKING AND WATER | |||||
| FUNCTION | STYLE/Rationale | EXAMPLE | Price | Ounces | |
| Water bottles 3-4L | 2 Liter easily accessible | Two, 1L Smart Water bottles or 32oz Gatorade bottles | n/a | 1.7 | |
| 2L hydration bag | Platypus Hoser | $22 | 3 | ||
| Utensil | spoon | Lexan or other plastic spoon | $1 | 0.3 | |
| Bowl | plastic bowl, small | find in house | n/a | 0.5 | |
| Cup | plastic 8-12 oz cup able to take boiling water | find in house | n/a | 0.3 | |
| Stove+windscreen | Troop 4 provides | Troop 4 provides | n/a | n/a | |
| Cookpot | Troop 4 provides | Troop 4 provides | n/a | n/a | |
| Water treatment | Troop 4 provides | Troop 4 provides | n/a | n/a | |
| OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS | |||||
| FUNCTION | STYLE/Rationale | EXAMPLE | Price | Ounces | |
| First aid | minor wound care | assorted wound and blister care items, antimicrobial ointment | $5 | 2 | |
| Hand sanitizer | 2oz bottle: pre-cooking/eating & post-bathroom | least expensive available | $1 | 3 | |
| Toilet paper | non-scented toilet paper | small amount in plastic zip-lock bag | n/a | 2 | |
| Personal hygiene | small teeth and body cleaning kit | repackaged toothpaste & soap, toothbrush (1/2 handle cut off), | n/a | 2 | |
| Sunscreen | SPF 30 or higher | small tube or stick | $5 | 1 | |
| Bug barrier | head net | Campmor Backpacker no-see-um Head net | $5 | 0.5 | |
| Extra food | shelf ready, individual food for emergency use only | 2 clif bars | $3 | 3 | |
| maps | printed from computer | Check with Tour leader | n/a | 1 | |
| www.sierratradingpost.com | |||||
| www.moosejaw.com | |||||
| www.rei.com/outlet | |||||
| www.outdooroutlet.com | |||||
| www.campmore.com | |||||
| www.lawsonequipment.com | |||||
| www.containerstore.com | |||||
Buyers Guide
Last updated 2017-09-11. Corrections to webmaster@troop4.net.