Packing Guides

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Zach Heaton in Gear Notes

Below are several guides providing general information on camping equipment, gear checklists for backpacking and camping, and tips on bear safety.

• General Equipment Notes (PDF)
• Backpacking Gear Essentials (PDF)
• Bear Safety Tips (PDF)

These guides provide tips for cold weather camping and winter backpacking. Some of these guides have been recycled from handouts for previous winter backpacking trips – ignore any comments about meeting times or schedules.

• Cold Weather Camping Guide (PDF)
• Winter Backpacking Gear Checklist (PDF)
• Winter Backpacking Trip Planning (PDF)
• Winter Backpacking Trip Preparation (PDF)

Here’s a guide for a new Scout’s first camp out.

• First Camp Tips & Checklist (PDF)

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