Pack for fire, trail and weather

Closed-toe boots

Sturdy shoes that can get dirty and wet. No sandals at the ring or on the trail.

Long pants

Required on fire days, in cotton or wool, with a cotton or wool top. Nylon and synthetic fleece stay out of the fire circle.

A rain shell

For wet mornings and the trail. Weather changes fast in the pines, so layers help.

A hat and sunscreen

A brimmed hat, and sunscreen already on before you arrive.

A filled water bottle

Labeled, and filled before camp. We refill it at every break, and a bucket stays full at every fire.

A day pack

Big enough for lunch, a jacket and a water bottle. We practice packing it in the first badge.

Lunch from home

Packed in a cold pack. We don't share food between campers, and a snack is on hand at the afternoon break.

A notebook and pencil

For quiet time, map work and a field journal.

Hair ties and a bandana

Long hair is tied back on fire days.