High Adventure Packing List — use this to plan your gear for this summer’s trip to the Boundary Waters!
Required before departure
High Adventure BSA Medical Forms (form ABC)Swim Test / BWCA Specific Training
Required SLEEP SYSTEM
Waterproof Compression Sack (20L)Non-cotton shirt
Non-cotton bottoms
Non-cotton socks
Beanie hat (optional)
Tent Campers:
- Sleeping Bag (>20°F & ≤ 4 lbs suggested)
Sleeping Pad
- Sleeping Bag or top quilt (>20°F & ≤ 4 lbs suggested)
Underquilt
Priority Voyage Gear
Waterproof Stuff Sack (smellables)Wool Socks (merino wool is best)
Convertible Pants
Rain Jacket & Rain Pants
Fleece Jacket or equivalent (non-cotton)
3 Water Bottles (1L size)
Hat (sun protection/full brim)
Waterproof stuff sack/Ziplock (clothing)
Toilet Paper/Wipes (6 day supply)
Personal pack and on-water gear
1 Daypack (on-water personal gear listed below)1 Rain Jacket
1 Rain Pants
1 Stuff Sack/Ziplock for clothing (waterproof)
1 pair Convertible Pants (no blue jeans)
1 pair Wool/Synthetic Socks (non-cotton)
1 Long Sleeve Shirt (quick dry)
1 Short Sleeve Shirt (quick dry)
1 Emergency Whistle (attach to your PFD)
1 set Bug Repel/Sun Block/Chap Stick
2 Water Bottles (1L each for treated water)
1 Water Bottle (1L for sports drink mix/smellable)
1 Multi-tool/Knife
1 pair Water Shoes/Sandals
1 Hat (sun hat for on-water use)
1 pair Sunglasses (with strap)
1 roll toilet paper/wipes
1 Binoculars/Camera (optional)
1 Compass (map provided by troop)
1 set lashing straps/velcro
1 Bandana
1 pair paddle gloves (optional)
1 Bug Head Net (optional)
1 pair neoprene socks (optional to wool)
Fishing pole/tackle box (optional)
1 personal first aid kit
1 bag of personal snacks (ziplock provided)
packed in crew duluth pack
Waterproof compression sack (65L)Tent Campers:
- Backpacking Tent (troop provided)
1 Sleeping Bag (>20°F)
1 Sleeping Pad & Pillow
- Hammock
Bug Net
Tarp
Straps/suspension
Groundcloth (lightweight tyvek sheeting)
Top-Quilt or Sleeping Bag (≤4lbs suggested)
Underquilt
1 Sleeping Bottom (non-cotton)
1 Sleeping Socks (non-cotton)
1 Beanie Hat
1 Fleece Jacket or equivalent (non-cotton)
1 pair Camp Shoes (lightweight)
1 pair Extra Shorts (no gym shorts or denim)
2 pair Underwear (non-cotton is best)
2 pair Wool/Synthetic Socks (non-cotton)
1 Headlamp
1 Cup/Mug
1 Spork/Spoon
1 Bowl (troop provided)
3-5 General Stuff Sacks/Large Ziplocks
1 Toothbrush
1 Toothpaste (small)
1 Towel (small/packable/non-cotton)
1 Washcloth (small/packable)
1 Camp Soap/Body Wipes (unscented)
1 Notepad & Pen
1 Small Roll Duct Tape
50 feet Paracord
VAN/HOTEL Travel Bag
Medications/Instructions$75+ for Piragis Gift Shop (optional)
Class A and T-shirt/undershirt
Green Shorts or appropriate long pants
Class B T-Shirt
3 T-Shirts
1 Extra Pair Pants
4 Pair Socks
4 Pair Underwear
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Hairbrush
Body Soap/Shampoo
Deodorant
1 Pair Fresh Shoes
Travel Pillow for Bus
Reading Material
Scout-approved Electronics
TRAVEL PLAN OUTLINE
We will travel to Madison, WI on Saturday 6/26 staying the night in a hotel. On Sunday, 6/27, we will travel to Ely, MN and stay the night in a hotel. On Monday morning 6/28, we will launch into the wilderness and return to civilization on Saturday morning 7/3, take a quick shower and travel back to Madison, WI staying the night in a hotel. We will arrive back in Clinton late on Sunday 7/4.
Scouts are required to wear fresh and clean shirt, underwear and socks on each travel day. Scouts are required to shower with soap and apply deodorant on each travel day.
CREW GEAR/TROOP PROVIDED
Troop 12 BWCA Devotional BookBowls (1 for each crew member)
Stove/Fuel/Lighter
Pots/Pans/Camp Soap/Chef Kit
BWCA Navigational Map
Dining Tarp
Bear Precaution Gear
Water Purification Tablets
Backpacking Tents (for non-hammockers)
Crew First Aid Kit
PFD
Paddle
4L Water Dromedary Bag (1 per crew)