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Personal Equipment Recommend Personal Equipment List per the Philmont Resource Book. Packing • Pack with padded hip belt (rental available). Select either: • External frame, with a capacity of approximately 4,000 cubic inches, or • Internal frame, with a capacity of approximately 4,800 cubic inches • Pack cover (waterproof nylon) • Six to 12 1-gallon Zip Lock plastic bags to pack clothes Sleeping • Sleeping bag in stuff sack lined with plastic bag • Sleeping clothes to be worn only in sleeping bag (T-shirt and gym shorts) • Straps to hold sleeping bag on pack • Foam sleeping pad (closed-cell or Therm-a-Rest) Clothing Layer A (Hiking Clothes) • Hiking boots (well broken in) • Lightweight sneakers or tennis shoes • Three pair of heavy socks • Three pair of lighter inner socks (polypro) • Three changes of underwear • Two pair of hiking shorts • Two short-sleeve shirts (not nylon) • One hat or cap (flexible, with brim) Layer B (Cool Evening) • One long-sleeve shirt (wool or flannel) • One pair of long pants (cotton or nylon; not heavy jeans) • One pair of insulated underwear (polypro) Layer C (Cold) • One sweater or jacket (wool or polar fleece) • One stocking cap (wool or polypro) • One pair of glove liners or mittens (wool or polypro) Layer D (Cold, Wet, Windy) • One sturdy rain suit (A) Eating • Deep bowl (small, plastic) • Cup (measuring style) • Spoon • Three or four 1-quart water bottles (BB, A) Personal and Miscellaneous • Small pocketknife (A) • Matches and lighter in waterproof container (BB, A) • Flashlight (small with extra batteries and bulb) • Philmont map (A) • Two bandanas or handkerchiefs (BB) • Money ($10 to $20 in small bills) • Lip balm (at least SPF 25) such as ChapStick (BB, A) • Soap (biodegradable) (BB, S) • Toothbrush and toothpaste (BB) • Small towel • Sunglasses (inexpensive) • Ditty bag (for personal items in bear bag) Optional • Camera and film (BB) • Whistle • Watch (inexpensive) • Fishing equipment and licenses • Postcards (stamped) • Rubber bands (large, for packing) • Foot powder (BB, S) • Notepad and pen • Daypack for side hikes (S) Note: No radios, tape/CD/MP3 players, video game devices, or hammocks. Cellular telephones are discouraged. Do not bring deodorant or perfumes. Key (BB) Packed together in a plastic bag to be placed in bear bag at night. (S) Share with buddy. (A) Easily accessible in pack or carried on person. |
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