Do you like to hike? My 11 year old son went camping with his boy scout troop this weekend. The troop is fantastic! They are very active and plan campouts regularly.
The last one was at a lighthouse north of San Francisco.
Marin County Lighthouse
This month they are staying at the Boy Scout Camp here in the Mil Portrero Campground on The Sierra Madre in The Los Padres National Forest.
California Poppies In the Los Padres National Forest
For those of you who like to camp or are maybe thinking about maybe taking a hike with this beautiful spring weather upon us, I thought I would include the Boy Scout Ten Essentials for Backpacking. (The list is longer than 10!)
Los Padres Hiker
My son must always pack all of these items in a backpack and include them when packing for his scout campouts. It is really quite useful information and everyone should think about including these items when hiking, backpacking and/or camping.
Have fun!
Andy and his backpack
POCKET KNIFE/TOTIN? CHIP
FIRST AID KIT
EXTRA CLOTHING
RAIN GEAR
SNOW GEAR
WATER BOTTLE
FLASHLIGHT
TRAIL FOOD
MATCHES/FIRESTARTER
SUN PROTECTION
CHAP STICK
MAP
COMPASS
SLEEPING BAG
INSECT REPELLENT
A little sidenote: I know that there are many lists out there that vary somewhat. Feel free to comment and add whatever you feel should be added or that which is important to you and you feel should be included. This is just the basic list I copied from my son’s Boy Scout Camporall packet.
Photos 1 & 4 Jeff Heinle. Photos 2 & 3 fs.usda.gov
