Troop 31 Kauai Backpacking Trip Checklist

Carrying:

          Backpack – Internal or external frame, with hip belt

          Cover (Large garbage bag?)

          Big duffel bag (Or other cover for airplane; put the whole backpack in it!)

 

Sleeping:

          Sleeping bag (liner for Kauai)

          Sleeping pad (Thermarest or closed-cell)

 

Clothing:

          Cotton T-shirts

          Shorts

          Hiking boots

          Liner socks

          Outer socks

          Sandals/AquaSocks

          Hat for sun

          Mosquito net (optional)

          Raingear/Poncho

          Swimming gear

          Windbreaker

 

Eating:

          Cup

          Bowl or plate

          Knife/Fork/Spoon

          22oz Fuel Bottle, empty (fuel added in Kauai)

 

Other:

          Flashlight w/ extra batteries

          Sunglasses

          Insect repellent

          Parachute cord

          Orange Shovel (for cat holes)

          Toilet kit (Toothbrush/toothpaste, TP, etc.)

 

Ten Essentials:

          Map & Compass

          Whistle

          Matches

          Sunscreen

          Personal first aid kit

          Pocketknife

          Firestarter

          Space blanket

          Water bottle (full)

          Extra food

 

Optional Extras:

          Earplugs

          Spices/flavors for food

          Reading material

          Binoculars

          Hiking stick/pole(s)

          Paper/pencil/pen

          Lip balm

          Stuff sack(s) for clothing and other items

 

Shared:

          Tent w/ groundcloth or footprint

          Stove

          Cooking pots

          Water Filter

          First Aid Kit

          Repair/Sewing kit

 

Please send suggestions for additions to bill@billgascoyne.name