Camping on a Boston Harbor island

Adult leader: Mike Payne
Assst. Leader: Kate Elliot Smith

PACKING LIST
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CAMELBACK OR ANY HYDRATION SYSTEM, BRING MORE BOTTLES OF WATER. AT LEAST A TOTAL OF 4 LITERS PER PERSON IS NECESSARY, THERE IS NO POTABLE WATER ON THE ISLAND.

• Backpack or duffel bag
• Pack cover or water-proof cover for duffel bag (i.e., contractor bag)
• Sleeping bag + pad
• Sturdy shoes, comfortable for walking
• 2 pairs hiking socks
• 2 pairs liner socks
• 2 pairs underwear (only thing that can be cotton)
• 1 pair of hiking pants
• 1 pair of hiking shorts
• OR 1 pairs of pants with bottoms that zip off
• 1 brimmed hat
• 2 short sleeve shirts
• 1 long sleeve shirt
• 1 set of top + bottoms long underwear
• 1 insulating layer (fleece, sweater, non-cotton)
• 1 warm hat
• 1 pair of light yet warm gloves
• 1 set of rain pants and jacket (NOT A PONCHO)
• 1 bowl/cup
• 1 set of silverware
• 2 1 liter water bottles (Nalgenes preferred)
• 1 Hydration system( e.g. Camelback or Platypus) ~2 liters ideal
• 1 Headlamp + extra batteries
• Toiletries
• Sunglasses (cheap)
• 1 Small daypack
• Scout/Venturer book
• Camp shoes/water shoes
• Sunscreen + Bug spray

Optional:

• Small pocketknife (If you have Totin’ Chit)
• Compass
• Bandanna (Can be cotton)
• Lip balm
• Camera
• Bug net
• Watch