Troop,
In preparation for the snowshoe campout, we will be discussing winter weather camping gear, first aid, and going over final preparations tomorrow night. If you are going on the campout, please make sure you bring your gear to go over. If you are missing anything it will be identified then, so you can get it packed and have a much more enjoyable trip.
If you don’t have snowshoes, Please let your SPL and SM know and we will see if we can get you a set of loaners. If not, you may need to source your own.
Now here is the gear list…..
Personal Gear
- Backpack
- 0*F Sleeping bag
- Sleeping Pad
- Day Pack
- Mess Kit ( Cup, Bowl/Plate, Utensels)
- Hygiene Kit
- First Aid Kit
- Fire Starting Kit
- Navigation Kit
- Water Bottles
- Knife
- Flashlight/ Headlamp
- Clothing
- Snow Shoes
- Trekking Poles
Optional
- Sleeping Bag Bivy
- Sleeping Bag Liner
- Sled
- Snow Shovel
When it comes to clothing, remember layers and only synthetic fabrics and wool.
Clothing
- Base Layer (moisture wicking top and bottom underwear)
- Mid Layer (Top and Bottom Synthetic insulating layer)
- Shell (Waterproof/Wind Proof outer protective layer)
- Warm Hat/Beanie
- Face Gator/Scarf
- Gloves/Mittens
Camping and cooking will be done by patrols. You guys should already have your meal plans figured out. We will load up troop tents and patrol boxes so we don’t have to do that Friday.
If you have not signed up and are planning on going, do so immediately or your patrol may not have you accounted for in the food shoping list. Adults… as normal we are on our own.
Brrrrrrrr. Cannot wait!!!!!
Mr. Petree
