Philmont Summer Packing List

Packing

• pack with padded hip belt (rental available)
• capacity: external frame-4000 cu in +/-
• internal frame-4800 cu in +/-
• *pack cover-waterproof nylon
• *6 to 12 (gallon size) Ziploc plastic bags to pack clothes

Sleeping

• sleeping bag in stuff sack lined with plastic bag
• sleep clothes-worn only in sleeping bag (T-shirt and gym shorts)
• *straps to hold sleeping bag on pack
• *foam sleeping pad (closed cell or Therma-Rest)

Clothing

Layer A (Hiking Clothes)

• hiking boots-well broken in
• lightweight sneakers or tennis shoes
• *3 changes of underwear
• *3 pairs heavy socks
• *3 pairs lighter inner socks (polypro)
• *2 short sleeve shirts (not nylon)
• *1 hat or cap-flexible, with brim

Layer B (Cool Evening)

• *1 long sleeve shirt (wool or synthetic) pants, cotton or nylon (not heavy jeans)
• *1 pair insulated underwear (polypro)

Layer C (Cold)

• *1 sweater or jacket (wool or polar fleece)
• *1stocking cap (wool or polypro)
• *1glove liners or mittens (wool or polypro)

Layer D (Cold, Wet, Windy)

• *1 sturdy rain suit (A)

Eating

• *deep bowl (small, plastic)
• *cup (measuring style)
• *spoon
• *3 or 4 - one qt. water bottles (BB, A)

Personal And Miscellaneous

• *small pocketknife (A)
• *matches and lighter in waterproof container (BB, A)
• *flashlight (small with extra batteries and bulb)
• *Philmont map (A)
• *compass-liquid-filled (A)
• *2 bandannas or handkerchiefs (BB)
• *ditty bag (for personal items in bear bag)
• *lip balm (BB, A) (with SPF of 25) chapstick
• *soap, biodegradable (BB, S)
• *toothbrush/toothpaste (BB, S)
• *small camp towel
• *tampons/sanitary napkins (BB)
• *sunglasses (inexpensive)
• money ($10-$20 in small bills)

Download/Print Packing List

Optional

• *camera and film (BB)
• *whistle
• *fishing equipment/licenses
• *postcards, pre-stamped
• *foot powder (BB, S)
• *note pad and pen
• *daypack for side hikes (S)
• watch, inexpensive
• rubber bands (large for packing)

Crew Equipment Issued at Philmont

• 1 nylon dining fly 12’x12’, weight about 4 pounds
• 2 collapsible poles for dining fly, weight about 1 pound
• 1 BSA Philmont backpacker nylon tent with poles(per 2 people), weight about 5 pounds
• 1 trail chef kit: 6 pounds: 8-quart pot 4-quart pot with lid 1 fry pan with handle
• 1 trail chef kit: 4 pounds: 6-quart pot 4-quart pot with lid 1 fry pan with handle
• 1 chef cutlery kit: 2 large spoons, 1 large spatula, weight about 1/2 pound
• 2 pair hot-pot tongs, weight about 1/2 pound
• 1 extra 8-quart or 6-quart pot for washing dishes,weight about 1 pound
• plastic trash bags, salt and pepper
• dishwashing soap, hand sanitizer scrub pads
• water purification chemical
• 1 - 150-foot length of -inch nylon rope,weight about 2 pounds
• 3-5 bear bags (for hanging food), weight about 1 pounds
• plastic strainer (or screen) and rubber scraper, weight about 1 pound

Equipment Provided by Crew

Necessary items crews 7-12 persons are expected to bring to Philmont or to purchase include these:

• *metal tent pins, 10 per person
• *2-3 collapsible water containers, 2 1/2 gal. each
• *2 or 3 backpacking stoves
• *2 one-quart fuel bottles and funnel
• *duct tape for equipment repair (BB)
• *waterproof ground cloth, 5'6" x 7’6”, 1 per tent
• *3 fifty ft. nylon cord
• *sunscreen and shampoo (BB)
• *insect repellent-not aerosol (BB)
• *2 or 3 water purifiers/filters
• *Philmont sectional maps
• *1 bottle sunscreen, at least 25 spf (BB)
• *1 camp shovel/trowel
• *1 crew first aid kit-see page 38 (BB)
• *1 multi-type tool
• 1 sewing kit with heavy thread and needle
• spices for cooking (optional) (BB)
• toilet paper