PCT Hike This Weekend

This is the back packing list for Pacific Crest Trail Hike.

Knife     

Extra clothing, 2 shirts (your class B's are perfect), 1 pair of shorts and 1 pair of long pants should be good. A nice jacket and you should be good. Avoid cotton. 


SOCKS. Always bring one more pair than you will need, 3 pairs is good. These should be wool and thick to help protect from blisters, as well as just for comfort. (Note to the scouts: The thick hiking socks may be uncomfortable to start, but once you get hiking, the slight extra padding and the protection is amazing.) ... I'll stop ranting about socks now =)


Hiking boots. Preferably not sneakers, definitely not sandals.


Flashlight


Rain gear, light waterproof jacket, and waterproof pans are good, ponchos are not advised 


Water Bottle, each scout should have about 2 liters, I generally bring two 32 ounce Nalgene's


Bowl, Cup, Fork, Spoon

Map and Compass


Sun protection, hat, sun glasses, sunscreen


Knit Cap for sleeping

Trail food


Sleeping bag


Sleeping pad


Advancement card


 Pencil/pen


Note book (optional)


Personal cleaning equipment, choose what you want to bring, some scouts like to brush their teeth, some don't mind going 2 days without. I do recommend a small roll of TP.