For gear to bring on your side hikes - somewhere in the Guidebook to
Adventure are listed Philmont's "Ten Essentials":
1. Map and Compass, and the ability to read and use them.
2. Sun & Insect protection: Sunscreen, broad-brimmed hat, sunglasses, insect
repellent (DEET)
3. Water bottles filled with disinfected water: Minimum of 2 quarts per
person.
4. Rain Gear and Extra Layered Clothing. Preferably a breathable rain suit
with jacket and pants. Warm clothing should be wool or polypro or other
synthetic; cotton clothing is not suitable for retaining body heat ("Cotton
Kills").
5. First Aid Kit. Adequate to treat common injuries that may occur on a
hike, and including latex gloves for protection from blood-borne pathogens.
6. Matches. For building a small campfire, if necessary, for warmth, drying
clothing, or boosting morale.
7. Tell someone your Itinerary.
8. Extra Food. For energy and warmth.
9. Pocket Knife. A Swiss Army-type pocketknife with several tools is
recommended.
10. Watch. So that you can stick to the schedule / itinerary.
----- Original Message -----
> > How do you do the side hikes? We will be on Trek 6 and we
> > have a couple. Do we get scouts to just bring rain gear,
> > water and a first aid kit? Or are there other things to take?
> > Do you get just a couple of scouts to bring a pack and load
> > all the gear in these?
>
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