Re: [Philmont]: Side Hikes - Gear to Bring

And FWIW, the New York State Dept of Environment Conservation, at trailheads in the Adirondack Mountains, has signs listing minimum equipment to be taken on any hike into the back-country. The NYS DEC list is much the same as Philmont's list, but adds 2 items that are not on Philmont's list: flashlight and whistle.

-- Original Message --
From: Dave Martin <dwmartin@stny.rr.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list philmont <philmont@troop47.com>
Send: 2004-06-29
Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Side Hikes - Gear to Bring

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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