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LOADING A BACKPACK
Once you’ve determined what to carry, the next step is to pack it for the trail. Small, frequently used items go in your
pockets – your pocket knife, whistle, matches, a few adhesive bandages, etc.
Equipment you won’t need until you make camp can go deep in the pack, but a sweatshirt, clean socks, and your lunch
should ride just under the main flap. Carry your map and compass, paper and pencil, canteen, rain gear, flashlight, personal first aid
kit, sun and insect protection, and trail snacks in the pack’s outside pockets. Always return each small item to a specific pocket of
your pack so you can locate it quickly.
Pad the front of the pack’s interior with a layer of clothing to provide cushioning against your back. Place heavy gear at the
top of your pack so that its center of gravity is high and close to your shoulders. Your pack should also be balanced from side-to-side.
BACK POCKET
FLAP POCKET
Mess kit (plate, bow, and cup)
Map and compass
Utensil kit (knife, fork, and spoon)
Paper and pencil
Matches and fire starters
Boy Scout Handbook
Nylon cord
Emergency coins
Hand soap in container
Washcloth and towel
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Metal or plastic mirror
Comb and/or brush
UPPER LEFT POCKET
UPPER RIGHT POCKET
Canteen or water bottle
Flashlight with extra batteries
and extra bulb
LOWER LEFT POCKET
LOWER RIGHT POCKET
Poncho or raincoat and rainhat
Hand Warmer packets
Personal First Aid Kit
Moleskin
Sunscreen and/or suntan lotion
Lip balm
Insect repellent
STUFF BAG
Winter weight sleeping bag
Foam sleeping pad or air mattress
Sleeping bag liner, blanket(s),
and/or space blanket
Camp pillow or air pillow
UPPER COMPARTMENT
LOWER COMPARTMENT
Clothing appropriate for the weather
Hat, cap, or bandanna
Tent
Cloth stocking cap
Plastic ground cloth for under tent
Gloves or mittens
Your share of patrol/troop equipment, such as:
Jacket, sweater, or hooded sweatshirt
Food and condiments in bags
Extra sneakers or shoes
Cook Kit
Sweat suit for sleeping
Chef’s Utensil Kit
Camera, film, and extra batteries
Wash basin
Dish towels, dish soap, and scouring pads
Water jug
Pack ax, bow saw, and camp shovel
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