HIKING GEAR REQUIRED CHECKLIST

2 liters water….thermos of soup/etc in fall is nice

rain poncho or rain jacket

2 fleeces or WOOL sweaters or shirts…always dress in layers …DON’T bring one warm coat. NO SWEATSHIRTS

loose fitting windbreaker( the bigger the better to fit layers underneath)

long jon uppers/lowers (NO COTTON..invest in polypro type long jons-if you don’t have them-get them inexpensively @ campmor)-fall winter wear them..rest of year-pack them in case you need to spend the night

PANTS-NO COTTON(blue jeans are called suicide pants in the mountains)…running pants are good, fleece pants are ok, polyester pants ok too. Cotton gives no warmth and NEVER DRIES out

FOOTGEAR-ankle high boots are best. They are essential in rocky/rough terrain to avoid torn ankles. In more gentle terrain ( north jersey and harriman) you can get away with sneakers…but boots are still best. ON MOUNTAIN HIKES TO THE CATSKILLS BOOTS ARE REQUIRED

BASEBALL HAT

A LOT OF FOOD….snacks/lunch…you usually eat double in the mountains

COMPASS-ETC…EVERY SCOUT SHOULD OBTAIN AND KEEP A COMPASS/WHISTLE/SPACE BLANKET/FLASHLIGHT&EXTRA BATTERIES IN THEIR PACK

FINALLY…PUT A LARGE GARBAGE BAG IN YOUR PACK AND THEN PUT EVERYTHING LISTED IN THE BAG IN THE PACK