Troop 849
Manhattan Beach, CA
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March 23, 2018
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Weekend Hikemaster's Handbook
Introduction | Locations | Permits | Equipment | Food | Travel | Cost | Checklist
Equipment
Personal Equipment
Each participant is required to provide their own personal equipment as described in the "Weekend Hike Personal Equipment Checklist". Usually a pack inspection is done the meeting before the hike for any first time Scouts. Make sure the weight of their gear is reasonable and they are not taking things that are not part of the standard equipment list. It may be OK to be missing a couple of things as long as it does not compromise safety. After the first inspection for each hiker, no inspections are done for weekend hikes.
As a quick check before leaving the Scout House, ask each person if they have - a sleeping bag, ground pad, wool hat, sweater, and wind breaker. If they have at least those, they can be taken safely on the trip. If they are missing something like their spoon - they won't have as much fun, but they will learn to be prepared.
It is OK for Scouts to bring their handbook on the shorter trips if advancement is planned and they are physically mature enough to carry the extra weight. Otherwise, they may want to copy the advancement page they are working on, so the weight is only one sheet of paper.
Hikemaster's Pack
Depending on the hikemaster, you might find some of the following items in his pack. These are above and beyond the normal checklist items.
| Safety: | A more complete set of topo maps for the area Super bright search light Heavy duty space blanket which doubles as a tarp Extra pair of eye glasses Water pump |
| Handy: | Spare backpack rings and pins Extra large trash bag Good tweezers Good scissors 5-10 feet of duct tape |
| Fun: | Fishing gear Astronomy charts showing the planets for that week Binoculars Various edible treats for everyone |
| Advancement: | Lashing ropes Extra compass Axe sharpening stone Plaster for molds of animal tracks Plant and tree guide book |
Troop Equipment
The troop will supply the following for all backpacking hikes:
Tents - The troop has good three-season tents. Two Scouts can share a troop tent, saving weight and backpack space. This is strongly recommended.
Stoves and fuel
Cook kits (pots and pans)
Frying pan (if needed)
Large water bottles for cooking
Water purifying supplies
Group first aid kit (this is in addition to the personal first aid kit)
Trowels
If multiple hikes are planned for one weekend, check with the Troop Quartermaster to make sure the required equipment will be available.
Contents of this page entered by Tom Thorpe.
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