2. Warm sleeping bag in water proof stuff sack bag with two web straps to attach to pack

3. Foam pad - closed-cell foam pad, or Thermarest® pad with two web straps to attach to pack

4. Ground cloth for sleeping bag - plastic 4' x 8' (Troop issues)

5. Clothing (Winter; summer delete heavy clothes, add swimsuit and towel)

1 pair cotton socks

1 pair heavy wool socks

1 raincoat or rain jacket

1 long sleeve wool or flannel shirt

1 pair long pants

1 short sleeve shirt

1 suit underwear

1 pair hiking boots

1 pair warm pajamas or insulated underwear

1 heavy jacket and cap (For warmth and best packing, we recommend an insulated vest - or wool sweater and wind breaker jacket.)

6. Mess Gear - plastic plate, sierra cup, or plastic cup/bowl, fork and spoon.

7. Toilet Kit

1 soap, motel size

1 washcloth

1 toothbrush and toothpaste

1 chapstick

1 hand towel

8. Miscellaneous Items

Small first aid kit

Pocketknife - No Fixed Blade Hunting Knives

Water proof pack cover or large plastic trash bag

Flashlight - w/new size C batteries (maximum size)

Plastic Canteen (1 qt. minimum)

Personal medicine

25' l/8" Nylon cord

Compass (optional)

Sunglasses (optional)

Insect Repellant (optional)

Sunscreen (optional)

Bible (optional)

Camera and film (optional)