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A discussion of packing lists: what to include on them, and why they're important.
A discussion of packing lists: what to include on them, and why they're important.
Parker rejoins the podcast and chats with Ken about packing lists. Because while it's nice to think that Scouts might be mature enough to know what to bring along on a trip, and while it might be tempting to test one's Scouts by making them suffer through the consequences of forgetting some key piece of gear, the truth of the matter is that just about everyone — even adults! — can and will benefit from having a list to refer to when the time comes to put together all the gear one will need for an adventure.
Scouts BSA has published some excellent, if generalized, warm weather and cool weather packing lists; Ken's own Group has also developed a list that it maintains internally and periodically updates.
Important Note: By all means, make use of the above-linked documents...but only use them as templates. Always pack according to your troop's needs, and your individual needs as well.
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Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod
Assistant Scoutmaster
Parker is an Assistant Scoutmaster in Scouts BSA (formerly the Boy Scouts of America).
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