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Let's Go Backpacking

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Backpacking can add a whole new dimension to your camping experience, but it does take a little extra planning on your part to have an enjoyable trip.  Plan ahead and have a great time.

Clothing
Cooking & Food
     ​​- Vegetarian Backpacking Meal Ideas
                                              Buying a Backpack
                                              Loading your Pack


Here are a few links with ideas for backpacking:
  • Backpacker Magazine
  • The Lightweight Backpacker
  • Backpacking for Beginners (REI)

Backpacking Packing List
(see also camping and backpacking cooking gear)

  • Backpack
  • flashlight and extra batteries (easily accessible)
  • large garbage bags (to cover packs at night or during rain)
  • food bag and rope (to put food up a tree at night)
  • Tent (make sure you have all parts!)
  • Stove & fuel (information)
  • Matches or lighter
  • Saw (the Sven-Saw is a good one)
  • Water containers (to carry water from water source- creek) - 1/2 gallon water jug works well
  • way to purify water
  • Small lantern (optional)
  • Small trowel (example)
  • Toilet paper
  • Group tarp (optional in the case of rain)
  • Pot and lid (do not use a regular mess kit)
  • Skillet (best to use non-stick)
  • Pot holder
  • Spatula
  • Table cloth (optional) (easy to make see Basic Sewing Honor)
  • Plate and/or bowl
  • Mug or cup (make sure that it can hold hot liquids- it's good to have one with a lid)
  • oil
  • salt & cinnamon
  • spoon, fork and knife (Spork - also available at Walmart)
  • biodegradable dish soap
  • small towel
  • sleeping bag (information)
  • sleeping pad (information)
  • something to sit on (optional - must be very light weight - a garbage bag will work) (Crazy Creek), (stool)
  • walking stick
  • camera (optional)
  • compass
  • water bottle
  • Band-aids
  • hot hands (optional)
  • Chapstick
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  • Home
  • Director's Notes
    • Fundraising >
      • Pin Set >
        • Believe the Promise Jigsaw Puzzle Fundraiser
  • Calendar
    • Activity Sign-up
  • Staff
  • Camping
    • Camp Cooking >
      • Camping Recipes >
        • Breakfasts
        • Lunch and Dinner
        • Desserts
        • Dutch Oven Recipes
        • Backpacking Recipes
      • Menu Suggestions
      • Group Cooking
      • Unit Cooking
      • Dutch Oven Cooking
      • Recipe Links
    • Backpacking >
      • Clothing
      • Backpacking Cooking & Food
      • Buying a Backpack
      • Loading your pack
    • Camping Equipment >
      • Camping Hints
      • Cooking Gear
      • Camping Stoves
      • Tents
      • Sleeping Bags
      • Sleeping Pads
      • Gear Storage
    • Cold Weather Camping
    • Camping Safety >
      • Backcountry First Aid
    • Bicycle Tips
    • Directions >
      • Cohutta Springs
      • Bray Field
      • Gee Creek
      • Jack's River
      • Joyce Kilmer
      • Lost Creek
      • McNabb Creek
      • North Fork Citico Creek
      • Rockmart Campground
      • Rocktown
      • Whigg Meadow
    • Hiking Trails
  • Honors
  • Unit Information
    • Friend
    • Companion
    • Explorer
    • Ranger
    • Voyager
    • Guide
    • Master Guide
    • TLT
  • Uniforms
  • Forms
  • Links