Hiking kit list

Here is the example kit list for Scout hike. 2nd Blackburn has a supply of hiking tents, sleep mats and backpacks. Please talk to the leaders about this, One critical thing is making sure your scout has the right backpack. The right backpack means you can easily carry the weight. The wrong one means a complaining, sore scout.

Example hiking kit list

This is the ScoutHike list

INDIVIDUAL GEAR

Hiking Essentials

• hike pack (2nd Blackburn has supplies) - size depends on the size of the scout.

Personal sleeping gear

• Sleeping Bag (recommended: Snowgum Adventure 1700 -5°C Sleeping Bag)

• Inner Sheet

• Sleeping Mat – lightweight (recommended: Snowgum Hiker Mat)

Clothing

When packing, avoid cotton and adjust each layer based on the forecast; always prepare, too, for the chance that conditions will turn colder, wetter and windier.

• Two collared shirts (UPF rating recommended)

• Thermal under garments – long sleeve top and leggings/long johns

• 3-4 pairs of underwear

• Quick-drying pants/shorts (Your zip-off scout uniform pants double as the perfect hike pant!)

• Broad brim sunhat

• Beanie

• Insulating polar fleece (recommended: Snowgum Kids Fleece Hoodie)

• Rain jacket (recommended: 3 PEAKS Fitzroy Waterproof Jacket)

• Scout Uniform

Footwear

• Waterproof hiking boots or shoes (recommended: Snowgum Cooper Boot)

• 2-3 pairs of Wool/Merino socks (recommended: Snowgum Trek Sock)

Toiletries

When hiking, it is important to keep your pack as light as possible by not packing items that aren’t essential. Scouts must always keep this in mind, even when it comes to toiletries.

• Toothbrush and tooth paste

• Feminine hygiene products (if needed)

• Waste bag(s)

• Hand sanitizer

• Sunscreen (can be shared between scouts to reduce carrying weight)

• Insect repellent (can be shared between scouts to reduce carrying weight)

• Small soap and hand towel

• Toilet paper (in a sealed plastic bag)

Other items

• Water bottles (1L bottle required)

• Head torch (with extra batteries)

• Eating gear: knife, fork, spoon, and cup, bowl, plate (From the linked sets, it will be sufficient to only take your cutlery, cup and bowl. Leaving behind your plate will make your pack lighter and easier to pack!)

• Small groundsheet (to sit on, unload your pack on, or use as a ground sheet for your tent etc.)

• Safety whistle

PATROL GEAR

Tent

(2nd Blackburn has supplies)

Separate tents must be used for male and female patrol members. Contact your patrol leader for information regarding tenting arrangements.

Navigation

• 2 x plastic pocket or protective case for your map

• 2 x compasses for the patrol (2nd Blackburn has supplies)

• First-aid supplies

• First-aid kit

Cooking essentials

• A hiking stove (2nd Blackburn has supplies) (not required for scout hike)

• Nesting billies/frying pan (as needed for your menu) in a sealed bag (to keep your pack clean) (2nd Blackburn has supplies)

• Any cooking utensils you will need (2nd Blackburn has supplies)

• Cleaning essentials

• Pot cleaners and scourers (in a sealed plastic bag)

• Tea towels

Other Items

• 4 large, heavy duty garbage bags

• Notebook and pen/pencil (necessary for marking your map)