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High Adventure Packing Lists

Scouts in the High Adventure program need to pack different gear for hiking and backpacking trips than what is needed for traditional troop activities.  Here are lists to aid in packing for different HA activities. 

Warm Weather Hike

WARM Weather HIKing

A warm weather hike is a hike when consistent / warm conditions can be reasonably assured.  This means hikes occurring from late-spring through early-fall at standard elevations.  Any hikes that occur outside of those months OR at higher elevations (even during the summer) should be packed and prepared for as "cold weather" hikes!

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WARM WEATHER HIKE PACKING LIST

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       Items to wear

  • Proper footwear

  • Hiking socks

  • Pants or shorts

  • Wicking material shirt

  • Layers (Based on weather)

  • Hat with visor

  • Orange (If it is hunting season)

       

      Items to pack

  • Water (Minimum 1 Liter per 5 miles)

  • Trail food / snacks

  • Extra pair of socks

  • Extra clothes / layers

  • Rain protection

  • Sun protection (Sunglasses & Sunblock)
  • Bug protection
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • Personal First Aid Kit
  • Map & Compass
  • Pocket Knife
  • Matches & Firestarters
  • Hiking gloves
  • Moleskin / vaseline for blisters

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Cold Weather Hike

COLD Weather HIKING

A cold weather hike is ANY hike that occurs from mid-fall through mid-spring OR occurs at higher elevation during the late-spring through early-fall.  Weather at higher elevations is often much different and can change much more quickly than at standard elevation.  A scout should be prepared for challenging weather during ANY month when hiking at higher elevations.

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COLD WEATHER HIKE PACKING LIST

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       Items to wear

  • Proper footwear

  • Hiking socks

  • Wicking base layer

  • Layers (Based on weather)

  • Winter Hat

  • Orange (If it is hunting season)

       

      Items to pack

  • Water (Minimum 1 Liter per 5 miles)

  • Trail food / snacks

  • Extra pair of socks

  • Extra base layer

  • Extra clothes / layers

  • Winter Jacket

  • Winter Gloves

  • Rain / snow / wind protection

  • Sun protection
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • Personal First Aid Kit
  • Map & Compass
  • Pocket Knife
  • Matches & Firestarters
  • ​Moleskin / vaseline for blisters

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Warm Weather Backpacking

Warm Weather Backpacking

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Backpacking is any hiking trip that involves overnight camping.  Additional gear is required for backpacking like a tent, sleeping bag, cooking gear, and food.  Packing for this requires a careful balance between having the proper gear to be fully prepared, yet not carrying excess weight.  Not exceeding the proper pack weight for your body is critical for having an enjoyable backpacking experience.  This list is for a 2 - 3 day trip.

WARM WEATHER BACKPACKING LIST

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This list is a guideline for what a Scout will need for a typical weekend backpacking trip during the warmer months May - September.  All of the items must be able to fit into or secured to a Scout’s backpack. Total pack weight should NOT be more than 20% of your body weight.  Some items can be shared between scouts or the entire group to limit pack weight.

       Items to bring

  • Signed permission slip

  • Medication (Should be marked with Scout's name, medication name, dosage, & instructions and given to a designated adult.)

  • Trip planner

 

      Items to wear

  • Proper footwear

  • Hiking socks

  • Pants or shorts

  • Wicking material shirt

  • Layers (Based on weather)

  • Hat with visor

  • Orange (If it is hunting season)

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      Items to pack

  • Food & Water:

    • Water (Minimum 1 Liter per 5 miles plus additional for cooking)

    • Trail food / snacks

    • Meals (Freeze dried / lightweight and easy to prepare)

  • Clothing:

    • A pair of socks for each day plus 1 extra pair of socks

    • Clothes for each day (athletic / wicking material)

    • Layers / extra clothes

    • Clothes to sleep in

    • Rain Jacket

    • Hiking Gloves

  • Personal Items:

    • Sun protection / Sunglasses

    • Headlamp or flashlight

    • Personal First Aid Kit

    • ​Moleskin / vaseline for blisters

    • Toiletries (Toothbrush& toothpaste)

    • Toilet Paper

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  • Camping Gear:

    • Lightweight Mess Kit (Plate / Bowl Utensils, Cup) 

    • Sleeping pad

    • Sleeping bag or blanket (20 - 40 degree bag recommended)

    • Small pillow (Or just a pillowcase that extra clothes can be put in to save weight)

    • Waterproof pack cover (Or garbage bag)

    • Large / contractor trash bags (Used to keep gear dry)

    • Gallon Ziploc bags (For trash / waterproof storage of personal items) 

  • Group / Shared Gear:

    • Water Filtration Device

    • Tents, Footprints, and Stakes

    • Backpacking Stove

    • Fuel

    • Latern / Light

    • Cooking pot (and other cooking items / utensils, if necessary)

    • Large First Aid Kit

    • Tourniquet 

    • Ace Bandages

    • Map & Compass

    • Pocket Knife

    • Matches & Firestarters

    • Paracord

  • Potential Gear:

    • Multi-tool

    • Hatchet

    • Saw

    • Bear Spray

    • Bear Bags

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Cold Weather Backpacking

COLD Weather Backpacking

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When packing for a cold weather trip it is important to make sure you have all gear required for winter elements, while keeping pack weight under your maximum threshold.  Sharing group gear equally is the best method to be prepared while keeping pack weights down.

COLD WEATHER BACKPACKING LIST

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This list is a guideline for what a Scout will need for a typical weekend backpacking trip during the colder months of October - April.  All of the items must be able to fit into or secured to a Scout’s backpack. Total pack weight should NOT be more than 20% of your body weight.  Some items can be shared between scouts or the entire group to limit pack weight.

       Items to bring

  • Signed permission slip

  • Medication (Should be marked with Scout's name, medication name, dosage, & instructions and given to a designated adult.)

  • Trip planner

 

      Items to wear

  • Proper footwear

  • Hiking socks

  • Wicking Base Layer

  • Layers (Based on weather)

  • Winter Hat

  • Winter Gloves

  • Orange (If it is hunting season)

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      Items to pack

  • Food & Water:

    • Water (Minimum 1 Liter per 5 miles plus additional for cooking)

    • Trail food / snacks

    • Meals (Freeze dried / lightweight and easy to prepare)

  • Clothing:

    • A pair of socks for each day plus 1 extra pair of socks

    • Clothes for each day (Wicking base layers)

    • Layers / extra clothes

    • Clothes to sleep in (Can be the base layer for next day)

    • Winter Jacket

    • Rain / Snow / Wind protection

  • Personal Items:

    • Sun protection / Sunglasses

    • Headlamp or flashlight

    • Personal First Aid Kit

    • ​Moleskin / vaseline for blisters

    • Toiletries (Toothbrush& toothpaste)

    • Toilet Paper

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  • Camping Gear:

    • Lightweight Mess Kit (Plate / Bowl Utensils, Cup) 

    • Sleeping pad

    • Sleeping bag or blanket (0 - 20 degree bag recommended)

    • Small pillow (Or just a pillowcase that extra clothes can be put in to save weight)

    • Waterproof pack cover (Or garbage bag)

    • Large / contractor trash bags (Used to keep gear dry)

    • Gallon Ziploc bags (For trash / waterproof storage of personal items) 

  • Group / Shared Gear:

    • Water Filtration Device

    • Tents, Footprints, and Stakes

    • Backpacking Stove

    • Fuel

    • Latern / Light

    • Cooking pot (and other cooking items / utensils, if necessary)

    • Large First Aid Kit

    • Tourniquet 

    • Ace Bandage

    • Map & Compass

    • Pocket Knife

    • Matches & Firestarters

    • Paracord

  • Potential Gear:

    • Multi-tool

    • Hatchet

    • Saw

    • Bear Spray

    • Bear Bags

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