Packing: Cabins

For Rodney and other trips where we can drive into a campsite and/or cabin camping.

The Ten Essentials

Combustion (carry at least two: lighters, waterproof matches, flint-and-steel; also: tinder—twine or dryer lint)
Hydration (1–2 quart/liter-sized water bottles or Camelbak-style reservoir)
Nutrition (2–3 granola bars, energy bars, candy bars, GORP, whatever)
Navigation (compass, copy of map)
Illumination (headlamp or flashlight)
Insulation (extra clothing, fleece, warm hat, and rain jacket under “clothing” all count)
First-aid kit (the crew brings a kit, but carry a small one of your own, including personal medications—and you must advise adult leaders about any meds)
Tool and repair kit (pocket knife or Leatherman multitool; needle and thread; dental floss; duct tape wrapped around hiking pole or pencil)
Emergency shelter (space blanket/poncho)
Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, UPF lip balm, hat with an all-around brim, long pants and long sleeves)

Other personal gear

Tent (bring your own when trip rules require it—ask your leaders)
Backpack or duffel (pack is preferable)
Pack cover (can be contractor bag)
Day pack (tiny)
Sleeping bag (in a waterproof stuff sack or trash bag)
Sleeping pad (not an air mattress; foam pad or Therm-a-Rest-type self-inflating)
Sleeping bag liner (optional)
Trash bags (3)
Ziplock bags (6)
50 feet of thin rope
Pencil and paper
Whistle and mirror/CD (for signaling)
Cup
Bowl/plate
Spoon or spork
Bandana (this can be cotton)
Camp towel
Personal toilet paper (in zip lock bag)
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Gold Bond (for feet and, well, useful if you choose not to wear underwear)
Personal medication
Camp soap (biodegradable liquid)
Insect repellent
Scout handbook

Clothing

Remember: COTTON KILLS! All clothing should be polyester or wool (that includes socks and underwear). No jeans. No cotton T-shirts. No cotton socks or undies.

2 pair zip-offs or long pants (1 pair) + shorts (2 pair)
Short sleeve shirt (2)
Long sleeve shirt (1)
Nice shirt (1)—not at Rodney
Scout shirt (1)—Class B for crew
Underwear (2–3 pair; optional)
Socks (3–4 pairs)
Thin fleece or sweater
Skull cap/knit hat (for warmth)
Brimmed hat (all-around brim suggested, for sun protection)
Rain jacket (waterproof)
Hiking boots (waterproofed)
Sneakers (that can get wet/dirty)

Optional

Rain pants
Camp shoes (flip-flops or sandals)
Hiking poles
Camera
Book
Cellphone (but you cannot use it to call, text, play games, or use Internet; it is for emergencies only—or as a camera)
Deodorant