Crew Gear

Philmont Gear List

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Est Max41.9 lbs

Money

2 · 1.0 oz
  • NOTETravel, Basecamp and Backcountry Budget
    You'll be responsible for travel meals to/from Philmont, any momentos at the Philmont Trading post at basecamp, and any backcountry trading posts (baldy mtn, root beer cantina, etc...)
  • opt$40-50 Money / Wallet
    Travel meals. Basecamp. Cash suggested for backcountry trading posts.
    1 oz

Pack

3 · 78.0 oz
  • REQBackpack - 60-70 Liter
    20% available space for Trail Load. You should be able to fit a basketball in your pack.
    72 oz
  • REQPack Liner
    Unscented trash compactor bag.
    3 oz
  • optPack Cover
    If using a poncho, it can double as your pack cover.
    3 oz

Shelter

5 · 82.8 oz
  • NOTESelect Your Tent
    Scouts select Philmont Tent. Crew Leaders & Advisors select personal tent.
  • REQPhilmont Thunder Ridge tent
    Issued at Philmont. Your half of the tent ~2lbs 11oz or ~43oz
    43 oz
  • REQPersonal tent (enter weight)
    1P tent. CANNOT be A bivy or tarp
    32 oz
  • REQGround Sheet
    Scouts: 5x7 Tyvek ground sheet per tent buddy pair.
    4 oz
  • REQTent Stakes
    Scouts: 5 each. Advisors: What your tent needs +1 extra
    5 × 0.75 oz

Sleep System

4 · 67.0 oz
  • REQSleeping Bag or Quilt
    min 40 degree
    43 oz
  • REQSleeping Pad
    If using an air mattress, bring patch kit.
    20 oz
  • optPillow
    Can be clothing stuff sack. If using an air pillow, bring patch kit.
    4 oz
  • optSleeping Bag Liner
    0 oz

Hiking Clothing / Gear (Worn)

12 · 0.0 oz
  • NOTECrew Trail Uniform
    We will be wearing our crew trail uniform daily - Crew Hat + Crew Sun Hoodie. All other items are your choice, shorts, pants, etc.
  • REQCrew Hat
    Troop issued trucker hat. This will be worn as our trail uniform.
    Wear
    6 oz
  • REQCrew Shirt - Sun Hoodie
    Troop issued sun hoodie shirt. This will be worn as our trail uniform.
    Wear
    6 oz
  • REQHiking Shorts
    Can be part of zip-off pants.
    Wear
    5 oz
  • REQHiking Underwear (2 pair min)
    Moisture Wicking. No cotton. Boxer brief style recommended to prevent thigh chafing
    Wear
    2 × 2.5 oz
  • REQHiking Socks (2 pair min)
    Wool or synthetic. Toe Socks Recommended. Will swap daily and wash as needed.
    Wear
    2 × 2 oz
  • REQHiking Boots or Trail Runners
    BOOTS: 25+ miles minimum break in. RUNNERS: 15+ miles minimum break in.
    Wear
    48 oz
  • REQWatch
    Recommend standard Casio watch. If smart watch, consider charging needs.
    Wear
    4 oz
  • REQSunglasses
    Wear
    3 oz
  • REQBandana, Buff, or Shemagh
    You will use this daily.
    Wear
    2 oz
  • optSun / Hiking Gloves
    Sun Protection for hands
    Wear
    3 oz
  • optTrekking Poles
    NOTE: Rubber tips mandatory. Spare tips req. Recommend gluing / taping tip onto pole.
    Wear
    0 oz

Camp Clothing (Carried In Pack)

11 · 76.0 oz
  • NOTEThink of Your Clothing As A Layering System
    Your clothing system allows you to mix and match your clothing combinations to match different conditions & temps ranging from 40 - 95+ degrees.
  • REQRain Gear
    Jacket, Suit, or Poncho. If using a poncho, bring a top layer jacket for warmth. Emergency ponchos NOT allowed.
    10 oz
  • REQTop Layer Jacket
    Wind resistant layer. Should fit over mid layer clothing. Rain jacket can double as top layer.
    12 oz
  • REQMid Layer Fleece
    synthetic fleece layer.
    8 oz
  • REQBase Layer Top
    Long underwear top. Synthetic or wool.
    6 oz
  • REQPants for Conservation Project
    Hiking pants can double as pants. If using zip off pants/shorts, just the additional legs. Most activities require pants.
    12 oz
  • REQCamp / Sleep Beanie
    Wool or synthetic beanie. A core part of your layering system.
    3 oz
  • REQCamp / Sleep Shorts
    Required to sleep in shorts/pants (underwear only not allowed). Recommend light running shorts with liner.
    5 oz
  • optCamp / Sleep Shirt
    Wool or synthetic shirt. Only used in camp or sleep.
    5 oz
  • optCamp / Sleep Socks
    Wool or synthetic. Worn at camp only. Used as backup hiking socks.
    3 oz
  • optCamp Shoes
    Open toe OK. Crocs, flip flops, sandals, water shoes are ok.
    12 oz

Food & water

7 · 107.0 oz
  • NOTE1 Gallon Carrying Capacity
    You must be able to carry 4 liters of water if needed. (2) 1 liter smart water bottles + collapsible container(s) for the other 2 liters.
  • REQ(2) 1 Liter Smartwater Bottle (2L total)
    Empty bottles before flying. Include a spare cap in your first aid kit.
    2 × 37 oz
  • REQSpare Smart Water Bottle Cap
    Keep in your first aid kit.
    0 oz
  • REQ2 Liters Extra Capacity
    Collapsible. Carried empty. Allows for 4L total water
    3 oz
  • REQ2.5 Gallon Zip Lock (Troop Supplied)
    You will store & organize your Philmont issued food in this bag.
    0 oz
  • REQElectrolites (liquid IV, ELMNT, Nuum, etc)
    At least 1/day. Get the caffeinated versions as a coffee replacement in the morning.
    Food
    12 × 0.5 oz
  • optTrail Snacks
    Philmont provides snacks and drink mixes. This is your extra snacks.
    Food
    12 × 2 oz

Mess Kit

4 · 8.5 oz
  • REQFolding Bowl
    Supplied by troop
    1.5 oz
  • REQSpoon or Spork
    1 oz
  • REQ1 Gallon Ziplock
    Store your bowl and spoon in a labeled ziplock.
    0 oz
  • optMug
    Not recommended for scouts. Recommended for Advisor Coffee.
    6 oz

Personal Toiletries

11 · 6.4 oz
  • REQ1 QT ziplock bag
    Pack toiletries in bag. Recommend Ziplock brand zipper top freezer
    2 × 0 oz
  • REQPrescription Medications
    Enough for full trek.
    0 oz
  • REQSoap - Biodegradable
    Soap dropper bottles provided by troop. 0.5oz Camp Suds or Dr. Bronners.
    0.5 oz
  • REQToothbrush
    w/ travel cover
    1 oz
  • REQToothpaste
    Travel size or Pills. Brave trek members can use peppermint Dr. Bronners soap :-)
    2 oz
  • REQSunscreen
    1oz travel size. recommend mini deodorant style containers. NO SPRAY ALLOWED
    1 oz
  • REQLip Balm
    Can double up as body glide if vaseline is used
    0.2 oz
  • REQHand Sanitizer
    2oz travel size. Stored for easy access on trail.
    1 oz
  • optFoot Powder
    1oz travel size. Can share with tent buddy.
    0.5 oz
  • optBody Glide / Vaseline
    Travel size. Used to prevent & treat chafing.
    0.2 oz
  • optInsect Repellant
    NO aerosols allowed
    0 oz

Personal Gear

12 · 45.0 oz
  • REQ10 - 15 Liter Summit/Day Pack
    NOTE: Use this as your clothing stuff sack
    3 oz
  • REQHeadlamp/Flashlight
    include spare batteries
    0 oz
  • optCompass
    shared with tent buddy
    2 oz
  • REQWhistle
    Likely on pack sternum strap.
    0 oz
  • optStuff Sacks
    Can also double up as your pillow.
    3 × 2 oz
  • optSit Pad or Camp Chair
    Non-inflatable sleep pads can double as a sit pad.
    18 oz
  • optBatteries / Battery Pack / charge cable
    Backup battery for headlamp. 10-20k mah battery pack for electronic devices. No electricity in backcountry!
    10 oz
  • opt1 pair Backup tips for trekking pole
    REQ if using trekking poles
    1 oz
  • REQBackpacking Towel
    Compact size (24"x24" or less). Microfiber, Swedish cloth.
    2 oz
  • REQPen/Pencil/Notepad
    Small golf pencil and 3x5 notebook.
    2 oz
  • REQ30' Paracord
    Used for tarp & clothes lines
    0 oz
  • REQ1 Gallon Ziplock Bags
    10 total - Yes, you really will use them all :-)
    10 × 0.1 oz

Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)

17 · 4.0 oz
  • NOTEProvided by troop
    We will assemble our standardized IFAKs together as a group activity
  • REQ1 Qt ziplock bag
    Zipper freezer bag
    0.1 oz
  • REQ4" sterile gauze pads
    2 × 0.2 oz
  • REQNitrile Gloves
    not black
    2 × 0.2 oz
  • REQCPR Barrier Mask
    0.5 oz
  • REQ4"x10' Small Roll of Gauze
    0.5 oz
  • REQDuct Tape & Needle
    0.2 oz
  • REQLukotape Strips
    0.25 oz
  • REQHoney Packet
    0.2 oz
  • REQMustard Packet
    0.2 oz
  • REQSugar Packets
    3 × 0.2 oz
  • REQSalt Packet
    0.1 oz
  • REQBand Aids
    4 × 0.1 oz
  • REQAlcohol Wipes
    0.1 oz
  • REQOTC Meds
    Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Benadryl, Imodium
    0 oz
  • REQEmergency Blanket
    0 oz
  • optSOAP Notes
    0 oz

Travel / Basecamp Only

not in pack totals

The items below travel to and from Philmont but DO NOT go on trail. We will leave any gear not going into the backcountry in the vans (such as duffle bags and other items listed below.) This allows you to pack extras for travel to/from Philmont, including standard toiletries or additional electonics.

Not counted in Base Pack Weight or Trail Load.

  • REQMedical Form A & B
    Required for med check-in
    0.2 oz
  • REQGear Duffle for Checked Luggage
    ADD TRAVEL TAG . Make sure it has your name and phone #. No liquids. No fuel canisters. Make sure it weighs under max allowed to avoid overage fees.
    0 oz
  • optTravel Backpack
    Useful for accessing items when traveling to/from Philmont. You may use your summit backpack for this.
    0 oz
  • NOTECrew Travel Attire
    We will travel in Field Uniform to/from Philmont. Advisors who are not Scoutmasters will wear red crew or activity shirts. You will not be allowed to board without proper attire.
  • REQField Uniform
    BSA Shirt, Activity Shirt, BSA Shorts, Socks
    0 oz
  • NOTETravel Home Clothing
    Make sure you pack your clean travel home clothing in a ziplock bag to be left at basecamp. You want clean clothes waiting for you!
  • REQTroop Activity Shirt - travel home
    clean shirt left at HQ for traveling home
    0 oz
  • REQSocks - travel home
    clean socks left at HQ for traveling home
    0 oz
  • REQUnderwear - travel home
    clean underwear left at HQ for traveling home
    0 oz
  • optBasecamp Bath Towel
    Regular sized towel. Hot showers available at basecamp.
    0 oz
  • optTravel Toiletries
    0 oz