TROOP 3

Boy Scouts of America
Westark Area Council
Butterfield District
Fort Smith, Arkansas

Five young men from Troop 3, along with three young men from other local troops and 4 adult members hiked at the Philmont Scout Ranch in June 2008. Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America's oldest national high-adventure base. Below is the group picture before leaving. More information and pictures will be coming soon! (In the meantime, enjoy the video of Mr. Willis below!) Also below is a packing list for the next group to take advantage of.

(Information below from www.philmontscoutranch.org)

Personal Equipment

Packing

Pack with padded hip belt (rental available). Select either:

	External frame, with a capacity of approximately 4,000 cubic inches, or
	Internal frame, with a capacity of approximately 4,800 cubic inches

Pack cover (waterproof nylon)

Six to 12 1-gallon Zip Lock plastic bags to pack clothes

Sleeping

	Sleeping bag in stuff sack lined with plastic bag
	Sleeping clothes to be worn only in sleeping bag (T-shirt and gym shorts)
	Straps to hold sleeping bag on pack
	Foam sleeping pad (closed-cell or Therm-a-Rest)

Clothing

Layer A (Hiking Clothes)

	Hiking boots (well broken in)
	Lightweight sneakers or tennis shoes
	Three pair of heavy socks
	Three pair of lighter inner socks (polypro)
	Three changes of underwear
	Two pair of hiking shorts
	Two short-sleeve shirts (not nylon)
	One hat or cap (flexible, with brim)

Layer B (Cool Evening)

	One long-sleeve shirt (wool or flannel)
	One pair of long pants (cotton or nylon; not heavy jeans)
	One pair of insulated underwear (polypro)

Layer C (Cold)

	One sweater or jacket (wool or polar fleece)
	One stocking cap (wool or polypro)
	One pair of glove liners or mittens (wool or polypro)

Layer D (Cold, Wet, Windy)

One sturdy rain suit (A)

Eating

	Deep bowl (small, plastic)
	Cup (measuring style)
	Spoon
	Three or four 1-quart 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)
	Two bandanas or handkerchiefs (BB)
	Money ($10 to $20 in small bills)
	Lip balm (at least SPF 25) such as ChapStick (BB, A)
	Soap (biodegradable) (BB, S)
	Toothbrush and toothpaste (BB)
	Small towel
	Sunglasses (inexpensive)
	Ditty bag (for personal items in bear bag)

Optional

	Camera and film (BB)
	Whistle
	Watch (inexpensive)
	Fishing equipment and licenses
	Postcards (stamped)
	Rubber bands (large, for packing)
	Foot powder (BB, S)
	Notepad and pen
	Daypack for side hikes (S)

Note: No radios, tape/CD/MP3 players, video game devices, or hammocks. Cellular telephones are discouraged. Do not bring deodorant or perfumes.

Key

	(BB) Packed together in a plastic bag to be placed in bear bag at night.
	(S) Share with buddy.
	(A) Easily accessible in pack or carried on person.