Bridger-Teton National Forest

What to Bring

Please remember to mark your gear.

Personal

• AC5 Physical/medical form (REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION – NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Official Scout Uniform (BSA Uniform shirt, trousers, shorts, Scout socks, Scout belt, OA sash) for arrival, departure, opening and closing gatherings, pictures, etc.
• Scout Activity Uniform (AC5 shirt or other Scout activity shirt, Scout pants or shorts) for evening programs
• 2 or 3 one liter water bottles or a hydration pack
• Plastic drinking cup
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Hat - wide brim preferred if sun intolerant (baseball cap ok)
• Pack or duffel bag (consider rain cover for additional protection)
• Small, closable container, such as a small ditty bag, to hold personal "smellables" [new 6/25/08]
• Chapstick / Lib balm -- SPF 15 is recommended
• 1 Rain jacket & pants -- vinyl or heavy non-breathable material are NOT recommended (Gortex or other breathable are better since we will work in the rain)
• 1 Swimming suit and towel
• Personal toiletry kit containing biodegradable liquid soap in a container, comb, toothbrush, metal mirror, washcloth, toothpaste, etc.
  Partial roll of toilet paper (personal emergency use)
• Bath towel
• Mosquito / insect repellant
• Jacket – Fleece or wool recommend
• Camp shoes for use in camp
• Sandals for showering
• 5 Extra pairs of polypropylene socks and work boot socks -- wool or breathable fabric
• 5 Scout related t-shirts or wicking material shirts
• 5 Sets of underwear
• 4 Long sleeve shirts
• Light jacket as the evenings may get cold (think "layers")
• Sun protection (SPF-30 or higher)
• Sunglasses
• Day Pack -- to carry lunch, water, rain gear, etc.
• Large bandana (s)
• Personal first aid kit
• Disposable camera (optional)
• Pocket knife - 4" blade or less (optional)
• Camp stool/chair/sitting pad (optional)
• Trekking poles (optional)AC5 Physical/medical form (REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION – NO EXCEPTIONS)

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

• 1 Pair of leather work gloves
• 1 Pair of work boots, or hiking boots, or sturdy shoes that protect above the ankle.
• 2 Long sleeve work shirts -- breathable fabric is best, cotton is NOT recommended
• 2 Pairs of long pants (jeans), or bib overalls or carharts, etc. for working

Sleeping

• Sleeping bag (Rated at 20 degrees F or below)
• Tent (two-man with a rain fly) (shared with another member of your contingent)
• Ground sheet
• Ground pad
• Sleeping clothes worn only for sleeping

Updated: June 25, 2008