CREW EQUIPMENT

Necessary items of equipment for each crew of seven to 12 to bring to Philmont or buy include:

• One sewing kit with heavy thread and needle
• Metal tent pins (10 per person if using Philmont tents) *
• Two or three collapsible 2 1/2-gallon water containers *
• Two or three backpacking stoves *
• Two 1-quart fuel bottles and funnel (unless using PowerMax cartridges)*
• One crew first aid kit (BB)
• Duct tape for equipment repair (BB)
• Spices for cooking (optional) (BB)
• Padlock for your crew locker (extra security)
• Waterproof ground cloth (5'6" x 7'6"; one per tent) *
• Three 50-foot, 1/8-inch nylon cords (if using Philmont dining fly) *
• Philmont Fieldguide (optional) *
• Sunscreen (at least SPF 25) and shampoo (BB) *
• Insect repellent (not aerosol) (BB) *
• Two or three water purifiers/filters *
• One camp shovel/trowel (weight about 1 pound) to dig latrine

* Available at Philmont Trading Post.
(BB) Packed in a plastic bag to be placed in bear bag at night.
Additional supplies may be required for your trip to and from Philmont

FIRST AID KIT

The crew's first aid kit—for use en route as well as at Philmont—should contain the following items:

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
• Tampons/sanitary napkins (BB)
• 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.