DAY HIKE OR DAYPACK CHECK LIST  

The troop would like all Scouts to have a daypack on all campouts and especially hikes.  Daypacks come in many sizes and shapes as well color and materials.  If price is an Issue, then use an old book bag.  If price is not an issue then look into the camel back products.  They combine a daypack with a water system and they come in many different sizes. 

The following list of items that you should carry in your daypack and are just the minimum!

Ø Extra clothing and socks

Ø Flashlight with extra batteries

Ø Field Survival Kit

Ø First aid kit with mole skin– small

Ø Insect Repellant

Ø Leatherman™ or similar tool. (with a Totin Chip Card)

Ø Map and compass

Ø Matches and fire starter (with a Fireman’N Chit Card)

Ø Rain gear or Poncho

Ø Sunglasses

Ø Sunscreen

Ø Water bottle- 1 liter minimum. (Consider a daypack with a water system.  It's easier to carry 2-3 liters of water). Water weighs 8 lbs. / Gallon.

Ø Whistle

Ø Windproof jacket

Ø Wool hat 

The following list of extra items that you could carry in your daypack if you have room.

Ø Parachute cord

Ø Fleece jacket or pullover

Ø lg. heavy duty garbage bags

Ø 1 to 2 gal ziplock freezer bags

Ø Pkg. of baby travel wipes (small enough to fit in pocket)

Ø Pair of work gloves (leather)

Ø Small note pad and pencils