Hou Koda Camporee Backpacking at Ransburg
Sat, Oct 10-11, 2015
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16 registered
TODAY
Start:
Scout Hut on Sat, Oct 10 @ 7:00 AM
End:
Scout Hut on Sun, Oct 11 @ 12:30 PM
Cost:
$15 per guest, free for registered scouts
Destination:
Boy Scout Fall Camporee. Webelos II Dens also invited to participate with proper leadership.
- Be sure to look at out Backpacking page under the "Adventure" menu tab.
- All supplies must be packed in
- Each scout is required to pack their own food
- Dinner will be provided by the Camporee (pig roast) so no need to pack dinner
- The trip will be about 2 miles in on Saturday, and 2 miles out Sunday morning
- We will have a chapel service on the trail Sunday morning
- Will be starting and ending in The Ransburg parking lot
Meals
- Each adult/scout will need to pack in lunch, breakfast, and snacks
- Dinner will be provided at the camp site by the camporee staff (no need to pack this in)
Basic Items
- Backpack
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Tent (can bring own or share with other scouts using troop's tents)
Food and Drink
- Water bottles
- Hydration pack (like Camelbak) (optional)
- Optional - Stove and fuel IF YOU NEED IT. Mr. Jackson will have others with him.
- Cup or mug
- Lightweight bowl and spoon
- Multi-tool or utility knife
- Small cloth for cleaning pots
- Mess Kit for eating
Clothing
- Trail-Running shoes or hiking boots (broken in)
- Sandals or lightweight camp shoes for once in camp
- Socks (with 2 additional changes)
- Optional - Synthetic long-underwear bottoms and tops (colder weather)
- Underwear
- Synthetic/wicking t-shirt
- Poncho or rain/wind jacket and pants
- Jacket or coat in case it turns cold
- Bandana
Misc
- Headlamp/flash light
- Toilet paper in Ziploc bag
- Hand sanitizer
- Toothbrush and paste
- Personal First-aid kit (bandages, aspirin, antiseptic wipes, poison ivy treatment, moleskin, tweezers)
- Pack rain cover or garbage bag (or use your poncho)
- Cordage
Optional Items
- Trekking poles or walking stick
- Sun/rain hat
- Sunglasses
- Journal & pen
- Camera, film
- Ground cloth
- Duct tape
- Watch
- Whistle
- Contact lens wearers: bring solution and back-up glasses