Crew 99 - Packing: Water trips

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

Backpack (waterproof/dry bag, if you have it)

Pack cover (or contractor bag)

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 (large)

Ziplock bags (3)

50 feet of thin rope

Pencil and paper

Whistle and mirror/CD (for signaling)

Cup

Bowl/plate

Spoon or spork

Cheap sunglasses (tie string, dental floss, or Croakies to them so you won’t lose them)

Bandana (this can be cotton)

Personal toilet paper (in zip lock bag)

Toothbrush & toothpaste

Gold Bond (for feet and, well, useful if you choose not to wear underwear)

Camp soap (biodegradable liquid)

Insect repellent

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.

Long pants (1–2 pair)

Shorts (1 pair—or make one of the pairs of long pants zip-offs)

Short sleeve shirt (2)

Long sleeve shirt (1)

Underwear (2–3 pair; optional)

Socks (2–3 pairs)

Fleece or wool sweater

Long underwear (1 shirt, 1 pants; only in early spring/late fall)

Skull cap/warm knit hat

Brimmed hat (all-around brim, for sun protection)

Rain jacket (waterproof)

Water shoes, sandals, or old sneakers (not flip-flops or slides)

Optional

Rain pants

Day pack (tiny)

Small camp towel (optional)

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)

Camp shoes (flip-flops are great: lightweight, and they won’t rub blistered heels)

Deodorant (not advised—especially in bear country)