Philmont Training Center

Philmont Leadership Challenge Equipment List

Personal Gear

  • Large internal or external frame backpack (can borrow from Philmont for the backcountry experience if needed)
  • Rain cover for backpack (can be a large heavy-duty trash bag)
  • Duffle bag (if needed)
  • Sleeping bag rated to at least 30 degrees, with stuff sack
  • Sleeping pad
  • Flashlight w/ extra batteries
  • Hiking boots (broken-in)
  • Camp shoes (Crocs or tennis shoes – no open-toed shoes)
  • BSA field uniform shirts (2 minimum)
  • BSA shorts or long pants (2 minimum)
  • BSA uniform socks (3 pair minimum)
  • BSA belt
  • Camping pants or shorts (no jeans!) – pants with zip-off legs are ideal
  • Camping shirts (2)
  • Hiking socks (2 pair minimum)
  • Sweatshirt, sweater, or fleece jacket
  • Underwear
  • Stocking cap and gloves
  • Rain jacket and rain pants (no ponchos)
  • Sleep clothes (worn only for sleeping)
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste*
  • Soap (in a container)*
  • Shampoo*
  • Comb or brush
  • Deodorant*
  • Towel and washcloth*
  • Sunscreen*
  • Chapstick*
  • Prescription/OTC medications*
  • Personal first aid kit*
  • Insect repellent (non-aerosol)*
  • Cup, bowl, and spoon (plastic or metal)
  • Mesh dunk bag
  • Pens and small notebook
  • Nylon stuff sack or large Ziploc bag (for storing smellables – see below)
  • 2 water bottles (1 quart each)
  • Watch
  • Work gloves
  • Bandana
  • Extra 1 gallon Ziploc bags and trash bags

Optional Items

  • Trekking or hiking poles
  • Small day pack
  • Small pillow
  • Small camp chair, stool, or Crazy Creek type chair (you must be able to carry)
  • Pocketknife or multi-tool
  • Sunglasses
  • Compass
  • Camera
  • Musical instrument
  • Money (cash or checks) to purchase extra T-shirts, belt buckle, etc. at RMSC

Philmont Provides

  • Wall tents, cots, and mattresses at RMSC; backpacking tents for backcountry experience
  • Dining flys
  • Stoves and fuel for cooking
  • Cooking gear
  • Meal ingredients (do not bring any food)
  • Water purification tablets for use in the backcountry
  • Bear bags and ropes
  • Other group gear needed for the backcountry experience
  • Toilet Paper
  • Sanitation Supplies
  • Large Water Container

 

About Philmont Scout Ranch

Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America's premier High Adventure™ base, challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary country.

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