Philmont 2002 Crew 717-I-1
Dr. Bob's Philmont List
PART II - Weight Listings
NOTE: This list duplicates the
personal equipment on the "Complete List" up to the line of asterisks on Dr. Bob's Philmont List, Part I;
that is, the items you are responsible for acquiring for the trip. The listed weights are
from my own personal kit - most (but certainly not all) of which represent close to
the minimum.
You should use this guide to keep track of all
weights during both equipment shakedown; again, the intent is to point out exactly where
you can improve (i.e., reduce) your carry weight. Note that when a number of items are
needed, the listed weight is the combined weight of all items. For additional details on
individual items, see the "Complete List;" by necessity, this is a shorthand
version without specifics. [NOTE: Weights based on Troop 111 Postal Scales; your scales
may vary from ours!]
|
Shakedown #
1 |
Shakedown #
2 |
| 3 pair hiking shorts w/ liners with 1
pair synthetic underwear (16 oz), or 3 ultralight gym shorts with 3 pair of synthetic underwear (20 - 25 oz total) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 3 T-shirts (12 - 15 oz total) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 3 pair polypropylene sock liners (3 -
4 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 3 pair thick wool/polyester socks (10
- 12 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 1 pair long pants, with
"internal" belt (12 - 16 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 1 fleece pullover or nylon or wool
shirt (10 - 14 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 1 Waterproof, Breathable Rain Suit
(2.0 - 3.0 lbs) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 1 Waterproof Bush Hat (4 oz) (or
wide-brim sun-visor or baseball cap (1 - 3 oz)) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 1 fleece head-band or knit pullover
hat (1.5 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 2 bandanna's (2 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 8 clear newspaper plastic bags (2 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
|
Shakedown #
1 |
Shakedown #
2 |
| 1 pair of hiking boots (2.0 - 3.5 lbs) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| A backpack (4.5 - 6 lbs) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| Waterproof pack cover (5 - 6 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 3 one-liter soda bottles (6 oz) or
canteens (12 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
|
Shakedown
# 1 |
Shakedown
# 2 |
| A plastic bowl (2 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| A wide-mouth deep-dish
type cup (2 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| A Lexan soup-spoon (less
than 0.5 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| A toothbrush (less than
0.5 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
|
Shakedown #
1 |
Shakedown #
2 |
| A sleeping bag, in a trash-bag lined
stuff sack (3 lbs) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
A "Backpacker's Pillow" (6 -
12 oz)*
[* Alternate: a woolen stuff sack (negligible)] |
_____________ |
_____________ |
A 6-foot foam pad (12 oz)*
[* Alternate: an ultralite Therm-a-Rest (20 oz)] |
_____________ |
_____________ |
|
Shakedown #
1 |
Shakedown #
2 |
| Backpacker's towel (4 oz) or med.
bathtowel (10 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| A disposable razor, new (optional)
(negligible) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| A comb (optional) (negligible) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
|
Shakedown #
1 |
Shakedown #
2 |
| 1 pair of ultralight sneakers (16 - 24
oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 1 - 2 pair gym socks (2 - 4 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 1 pair thermal underwear (8 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| A walking stick (or pair) (varies) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 15 ft of parachute cord, with 8 binder
clips (1.5 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 4 diaper pins (negligible) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 1 pair work gloves (1.5 - 3 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 1 daypack (8 - 12 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| A mosquito head-net hat (2 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| Sunglasses (2 - 4 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| Micro-LED Light (negligible) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| Personal money (negligible) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| 10 Post-card Stamps (negligible) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
|
Shakedown
# 1 |
Shakedown
# 2 |
| Belt for long pants (1.5 -
2 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| Extra Eyeglasses, in a
hard case (2.5 oz) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| If wear contacts, second
pair, including second set of washing solutions (varies) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
| If needed, prescription
medications, including 2nd set for Adult Advisors (varies) |
_____________ |
_____________ |
NOTE: Do not be "fooled"
by the low total weight of all the above "personal" items - you have not yet
included water, food and crew gear; this will nearly double your "current" carry
weight! Don't get complacent; fight for every ounce! Also note, if your pack is already
tight with the above items in it, you need a much larger pack!
Questions, please email me.... - Dr. Bob, Scoutmaster, Troop 111
August 2002 printing
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28 August 2002