Group Equipment for Backpacking Trips
COOKING EQUIPMENT
Cook kit
General Cooking Utensils
Dish soap
Fuel
Stove
Water bucket
Water bottle (1-2 quarts)
Water filter
Trash bags
Liquid soap for dishes and hands
Aluminum griddle
SAFETY
First Aid Kit
Antibiotic ointment
Antiseptic pads
Band aids
Fire starters or candles (optional)
Moleskin (for blisters, important)
Space blanket (optional)
Tweezers
Tylenol or aspirin
OTHER COMMON EQUIPMENT
Food Containers
Tent with stakes and poles
Matches or lighter
Candles and candle lantern
Water filter
Rope (at least 80 feet, for group)
Safety pins
Sewing kit
Small shovel
NAVIGATION & STUDY
GPS
Guide books
Maps
Binoculars
Wilderness permit
Star Chart/ planisphere
GROUP EQUIPMENT FOR BASE CAMPS
Ice Chests
Tents
Lanterns
Stoves
Games
Mountain Bikes & helmets
Board Games
Frisbees
Baseball & gloves