TROOP 17R HIKING AND CAMPING GEAR CHECK LIST
El Malpais -Lava Tubes Campout May 23-25, 2008
Items marked "S" are usually recommended for each Scout; "P" one per Patrol and arranged by Patrol; "T" items are provided by the adult  
leaders on the outing.  Items with a R mark by them are "essential" and should not be omitted without consulting an adult leader.  
Items in bold print may be checked out from the Troop the Monday before the outing. Arrangements should be made in advance with   
the Troop Quartermaster or an Adult Leader.  
  ***PERSONNAL GEAR*** ***POCKET GEAR*** ***PATROL COOK KIT***  
SR 1/2 2-MAN TENT q SR NOTEBOOK q P ___ POT(S) q
SR RAIN GEAR q SR PENCIL AND LEAD q P ___ FRYING PAN(S) q
SR WARM SLEEPING BAG q S SCOUT CARD q P ALUMINUM FOIL q
S SCOUT HANDBOOK q S STRONG STRING q P WP MATCHES q
SR FLASHLIGHT/BATTERIES q S POCKET KNIFE q _________________ q
SR CANTEEN/PLASTIC BOTTLE q S WP MATCHES q _________________ q
SR EXTRA BATTERIES q S POCKET COMPASS q **COOKING SUPPLIES** q
SR WP MATCHES q S EMERGENCY LOST KIT q ___ SALT & PEPPER q
S 25' NYLON ROPE q S EMERGENCY FIRST AID KIT q ___ SUGAR q
S FIRST AID KIT (PERSONAL) q S EMERGENCY $0.25 q ___ MARGARINE q
SR DAY PACK (Not Caving Pack) q ___ SHORTENING q
SR SUNSCREEN q ***PATROL GEAR*** ___ BISCUIT MIX q
O CAMERA/FILM q P PATROL FLAG q ___ POWDERED MILK q
O INSECT REPELLENT q P PATROL MENU q ___ COCOA q
  Clothing Suitable for Weather P DUTY ROSTER q ***TROOP EQUIPMENT***  
SR SCOUT UNIFORM (WEAR) q P BOW SAW q T FLAGS q
SR HIKING SHOES (WEAR) q P HATCHET q T FIRST AID KIT q
SR HAT (WEAR SUN PROTECTION) q P PACK SHOVEL q T TOT'nCHIP EQUIPMENT q
SR WARM HAT (STOCKING) q P FIRST AID KIT q T WATER q
SR WINDBREAKER (NYLON) q P 12 X 12' PLASTIC q q
SR 1 SWEATER (NOT COTTON) q P PATROL BOX q Troop 174 Food Policy This Time
SR 2 UNDERWEAR CHANGE q P CLEAN UP KIT q This trip the Patrol will plan, purchase
SR 3 EXTRA PAIR SOCKS q P COOKING KIT q and prepare the food. The meal for
SR 1 EXTRA SHIRT q P COOKING SUPPLIES q Saturday Night will be planned and
SR 1 EXTRA PANTS q P WATER CONTAINERS q cooked by the Troop because we are
SR HANDKERCHIEFS q P SLIP JOINT PLIERS q planning on being at the bat caves.
SR SET CAVING GEAR## q P COIL OF WIRE q PERSONAL GEAR POLICY  
q P LEATHER GLOVES q It is IMPORTANT that all people on this
  **PERSONAL KIT** P 2 STOVE(S) q trip, Read, Understand and Follow the
S SOAP IN BAGGY q guidelines on this page.  
S WASH CLOTH IN BAGGY q **PATROL CLEAN UP KIT** All personal and camping gear should
S SMALL TOWEL q P SCRUB PADS Not Soaped q be in backpacks.  
S COMB/BRUSH q P LIQUID SOAP q The "Caving Gear" Pack is separate 
S TOOTH BRUSH/PASTE q P CLEAN DISH TOWEL q from and in addition to all other gear.
S TOILET PAPER q P PAPER TOWELS q The Caving gear will be used only for 
S MIRROR (PLASTIC/METAL) q P NYLON DISH DRYING SACK q lava tubes. Headlamps work best for 
  **PERSONAL DITTY BAG** P 2 GARBAGE BAGS q caving. Please have all equipment!
S BUTANE LIGHTER q P BLEACH q Respect the rights of others.
S NOTEBOOK & PENCIL q P FRISBEE FILTER IN BAGGY q ***LET'S HAVE FUN!***
S STRONG STRING q P 3 X 5 SHEET OF PLASTIC q  
O EXTRA BATTERIES q Check the Box (q) when you have that piece of equipment in  
  CAVING GEAR in Separate Day Pack   your pack.  That way you wont forget anything.  
SR Old Long Pants & T-Shirt q (S)= EACH SCOUT; (SR) SCOUT REQUIRED; (T)= TROOP ITEM; (O)OPTIONAL
SR Hard Hat with Chin Strap q CHECK OFF EACH ITEM ON THE RIGHT AS ITEM GOES INTO PACK.  
SR 3 flashlights (Inc. Headlamp) q NAME MUST BE ON ALL OF YOUR PERSONAL GEAR AND ON OUTSIDE
SR Leather/work gloves q  OF DUFFLE BAG(S), DAY PACK AND SLEEPING BAG/PAD.
SR Qt Canteen/Plastic Bottle q On this campout we may backpack a short distance to our campsite, so pack
SR 4 Garbage Bags q accordingly. Camping gear should all be in backpack - Caving gear in day pack.
SR Shoes: Old Hiking q Each Scout must have the additional caving gear in order to go into  
SR 4 1-Gallon Zip Lock Freezer Bags q any of the lava tubes. The caving gear should all be carried in a day pack.  
SR Knee Pads q Caving gear will get dirty so it should be kept away from other clothing. Scouts 
  All carried in a separate Day Pack q will wear their full uniforms when traveling and when in public sites.