This is an example of a well organized pack. Clothing should include extra socks, polypro T-shirts, and pants. Personal gear should include a book, medical kit, writing pad, waterproofed matches, flashlight, emergency candles, and hygienic items.
How much should a pack weigh? The proper weight for a backpack should not exceed 25% of the Scout's body weight. To weigh the pack, step on a scale while wearing the pack, then remove the pack and weigh yourself again. The pack's weight is the difference between these two figures. The following are some typical pack weights for Scouts: |
|
Body weight |
Maximum pack weight |
| 80 pounds | 20 pounds |
| 100 pounds | 25 pounds |
| 120 pounds | 30 pounds |
| 140 pounds | 35 pounds |
Backpacking Equipment Checklist For
Short-Term Treks
(This checklist is designed for basic
backpacking/mountaineering, and may be modified depending
upon expected weather conditions
and terrain, as well as for glacier/winter/climbing treks)
| ü | The Ten Essentials |
| Area map | |
| Compass | |
| Flashlight/headlamp with spare bulbs/batteries | |
| Extra food | |
| Extra clothing | |
| Sunglasses | |
| First-aid supplies: | |
| Moleskin | |
| Adhesive bandages | |
| Tape | |
| Sterile gauze pads | |
| Large gauze compress | |
| Cleaning pads | |
| Change for emergency phone calls | |
| Preferred pain medication | |
| Pocket knife | |
| Matches in waterproof container | |
| Fire starter |
| ü | Clothing |
| Boots | |
| Socks: inner and outer | |
| Pants: pile | |
| Shirt: pile | |
| Parka: wind and rain | |
| Hats: rain and sun | |
| Mittens, gloves | |
| Down or synthetic garments | |
| Raingear (poncho; water resistant parka/chaps or gaiters) | |
| Camp footwear (light tennis shoes) | |
| Optional clothing (shorts; hot weather shirt) |
| ü | Overnight Gear |
| Internal or external frame pack | |
| Waterproof pack cover | |
| Sleeping bag (compressible; consider compression straps) | |
| Sleeping pad | |
| Stuff pillow | |
| Tent/Bivy sac | |
| Water bottles | |
| Personal cooking/eating gear | |
| Personal items: | |
| Collapsible wash basin | |
| Biodegradable soap | |
| Toilet paper | |
| Lip balm | |
| Sunscreen | |
| Wash cloth/drying towel | |
| Insect repellant | |
| Toothbrush/toothpaste | |
| Comb | |
| Dental Floss | |
| Prescription medication | |
| Day pack for peak bagging | |
| Emergency space blanket |
| ü | Optional Overnight Gear |
| Camera/film | |
| Watch | |
| Alarm clock or watch | |
| Altimeter | |
| Global Positioning System | |
| Binoculars | |
| Insulated seat pad/chair | |
| Trekking poles | |
| Favorite book/reading material/homework |
| ü | Common Patrol Gear |
| Cooking kit (heat exchanger)/utensils (stirring spoon/spatula/condiments /pot gripper) | |
| Stove with repair kit/fuel | |
| Food | |
| Clean-up gear (biodegradable soap/scour pad/collapsible wash basin) | |
| Water purification pump (water purification tablets for back-up) | |
| Collapsible water bucket | |
| Nylon cord (100 ft.) | |
| Designated trash bag |
| ü | Common Troop Gear |
| Expedition first-aid kit | |
| Backcountry repair kit/Gerber Multi-tool |