Camp Boston Harbor

Dates
Starts June 22, runs Sat - Sun

Location
Boston Harbor Islands State Park

Category
Trips

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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

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