ABOUT PHILMONT RANCH
Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America’s largest national High Adventure Base. Covering 137,000 acres, the facility is situated within the rugged mountain wilderness of the Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) range of the Rocky Mountains in northern New Mexico.
The program provides incredible outdoor adventures and allows participants to experience backpacking, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, rifle shooting and chuckwagon dinners.
For more information: www.philmontscoutranch.org
Download our customized Troop 228 Somers Philmont Trek – Gear Scorecard here.
TROOP 228 RECOMMENDED GEAR
Troop – REQUIRED
□ Pair leather gloves for cooking (for each trek group)
□ (1) Notepad + (1) Pen/pencil
□ (1) First aid pack
□ (1) Set medical forms
□ (1) Padlock for Troop locker
Scout – REQUIRED
□ (1) Backpack (properly fitted)
□ (1) Backpack rain cover
□ (1) Daypack (to accommodate water, rain gear, snacks, jacket)
□ (1) Travel Bag (large enough to contain Backpack/all gear)
□ (1) Tent (lightweight; to be shared by pairs)
□ (1) 35-degree F rated sleeping bag
□ (1) Sleeping pad (small enough to fit in backpack or tent sack)
□ (1) Pair hiking boots (properly fitted)
□ (3) Pairs of hiking socks (wool; NO COTTON)
□ (3) Pairs of sock liners
□ (1) Pair camp shoes (lightweight, closed toe)
□ (1) Set of rain gear (jacket & pants; NO PONCHOS)
□ (2-3) Wicking shirts – Short Sleeves (NO COTTON)
□ (1) Wicking shirt – Long Sleeves (NO COTTON)
□ (1) Fleece jacket (NO COTTON)
□ (3) Wicking underwear (NO COTTON)
□ (1-2) Wicking Pants (zip-off leg type; only bring one pair of legs; NO COTTON)
□ (1-2) Wicking Shorts (NO COTTON)
□ (1) Hat – Brimmed (synthetic, for daytime)
□ (1) Hat – Warm (wool/fleece, for evenings)
□ (2) Bandanas
□ (1) Set of sleeping clothes (do not sleep in daytime clothing)
□ (1) Water bladder (3L minimum)
□ (1) Nalgene
□ (1) Bowl
□ (1) Spork
□ (1) Travel size toothpaste
□ (1) Travel size toothbrush
□ (1) Small camp towel (quick-dry; NO COTTON)
□ Unscented camp soap (biodegradable; NO DEODORANT or WIPES – scented materials attract animals)
□ (1) Suntan lotion (personal size or share with someone)
□ (1) Lip balm (including sunscreen)
□ (1) Bug repellent
□ (1) Mr. Healy’s Redneck Washing Machine (quart-sized Gatorade container for washing clothes while hiking)
□ (1) Small container of liquid detergent (biodegradable; to be shared by pairs)
□ (1) Headlamp (new batteries; NO flashlights)
□ (1) Small pocket knife
□ (1) Pair of sunglasses
□ (1) Sunglass strap
□ (1) Pair lashing straps (NO BUNGY CORDS; webbing straps are acceptable)
□ (1) Ditty bag (similar to a stuff sack for the bear bag)
□ Duct tape (wrap a length 4 times around your Nalgene in case of emergencies)
□ (1-2) Carabiners
□ (1) Compass
□ (6) 1-gallon Ziploc bags
□ (6) 1-quart Ziploc bags
□ (1) Contractor bag
□ (TBD) Money (small denominations for in-camp; more to purchase the Philmont memorabilia belt, buckle, shirts)
Scout – OPTIONAL
□ (1) Pillow
□ (1) Bathing suit (for hotel pool)
□ (TBD) Energy drink packets
□ (1) Camera
□ (1) Watch
□ (1) Mug
□ (1) Unscented Gold Bond foot powder
RECOMMENDED READING
- Surviving & Treating Altitude Sickness
Recommended Read: http://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/08/how-to-combat-altitude-sickness/