BE PREPARED
Safety is the first concern for every Scout, every adult leader and every parent in Troop 119. This starts with being prepared, which includes being properly equipped and trained to deal with changing weather an other unexpected circumstances.
Scout training prepares scouts to make their way and, if need be, survive in the outdoors. And adult leaders are trained in first aid and other safety skills.
Special packing instructions for specific activities (like boating or backpacking trips) will be announced at troop meetings preceding those trips. If Scouts have questions about what's expected from them, they should direct their questions to the Senior Patrol Leader. Parents with questions can talk to any adult leader.
Day Hikes
Overnight Trips
For additional information on being prepared in colder temperatures, check out our guide to winter camping.
Safety is the first concern for every Scout, every adult leader and every parent in Troop 119. This starts with being prepared, which includes being properly equipped and trained to deal with changing weather an other unexpected circumstances.
Scout training prepares scouts to make their way and, if need be, survive in the outdoors. And adult leaders are trained in first aid and other safety skills.
Special packing instructions for specific activities (like boating or backpacking trips) will be announced at troop meetings preceding those trips. If Scouts have questions about what's expected from them, they should direct their questions to the Senior Patrol Leader. Parents with questions can talk to any adult leader.
Day Hikes
- Day pack
- Shorts or long pants
- Short sleeve or long sleeve shirt
- Poncho or rain coat and rain pants
- Water bottle (1 liter)
- Compass and map
- Pocket knife
- Socks (extra pair in pack)
- Personal first aid kit
- Windbreaker or lightweight shell
- Fleece or wool sweater or jacket
- Sturdy, waterproof boots
- Hat
- Sun screen
- Flashlight
- Matches in waterproof container
- Snack food
- Pencil and paper
- Bug repellent
- Toilet paper in ziplock bag
- 25’ of nylon parachute cord
Overnight Trips
- All of the Day Hike equipment listed above
- External or internal back pack with a hip belt
- Pack cover or large heavy-weight plastic bag
- Nylon straps or cords for securely attaching bags or pads
- Sleeping pad (self-inflating or foam)
- Sleeping bag (fleece or summer weight)
- Shorts
- Long pants
- Extra underwear
- 10’ by 10’ personal plastic ground cloth
- Mess kit (Sierra cup, plastic bowl, insulated cup and spoon)
- Personal hygiene supplies
- Extra shoes or sneakers for in camp
- Warm sleeping bag (10 – 20 degree mummy bag)
- Uninsulated, breathable nylon shell with a hood
- Waterproof shell
- Long underwear – shirts and pants
- Warm fleece or wool sweater or jacket
- Extra sweater or vest
- 2 pair warm ski gloves
- 1 pair lightweight fleece gloves
- 2 pair warm synthetic or wool socks
- Neck gaiter or small scarf
- Wool or fleece hat
For additional information on being prepared in colder temperatures, check out our guide to winter camping.