TROOP
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DESOLATION
BACKPACK TRIP
JUNE 17-20,
2009
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Location |
Desolation Wilderness is just to the southwest
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Schedule |
Wednesday,
June 17 5:30 AM - Leave
Las Lomitas 7:30 AM - Vacaville/Davis breakfast 9:30 AM - Arrive
Echo Lakes (off Hwy 50) 10:00 AM - Take
speedboat to other side of Echo Lakes 11:00 AM - Hike
to Lake of the Wilderness Afternoon - swimming
in Lake of the Wilderness or catch critters Thursday
and Friday, June 18-19 7:00 AM - breakfast 8:00 AM - break
Camp and hike to Lake Aloha, then Lake Gilmore 12:00 PM - arrive
Lake Aloha, Gilmore Lake Afternoon - swimming
or catch critters |
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Saturday,
June 20 6:00 AM - breakfast
7:00 AM - climb
1300' climb, no packs) 10:00 AM - break
camp and hike to 2,000' all downhill) 1:00 PM - lunch at Fallen Leaf Lodge, swimming in
Fallen 2:00 PM - leave Fallen Leaf 6:00 PM - arrive Menlo Park
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Participants |
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Scouts Ian DeLisle, AJ Connell, Will Carhart,
Stephen Carhart, Graham Hughes, David Dillon, others TBD |
Adults Tom Carhart (Leader,
6/18-20) Craig Falkenhagen
(6/17-18) Mike Lazich
(6/17-6/18) Greg Hughes (Parent,
6/18-20) Davin Dillon
(Parent, 6/18-20) |
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Meals |
We’ll
pack lightweight freeze-dried food, with a few enhancements, in bear
canisters. Meals included will be Wednesday
L,D; Thursday and Friday B,L,D; Saturday B, plus
trail snack. Bring $15 cash for
Thursday road stop breakfast and Saturday lunch at Fallen Leaf Lodge. Also, please bring $35 check for trip
expenses, including food and the Echo Lakes water taxi. We’ll hand out food and tents on Sunday,
June 14 at 7:30 PM at the Carharts (745 Windsor Drive in Menlo Park). |
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Drivers |
Tom
Carhart - 6 (incl. driver), Greg Hughes - 7 (incl. driver), Davin Dillon -
tbd (incl. driver) |
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BACKPACKING
CHECKLIST
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NOTES |
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INDIVIDUAL GEAR |
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Pack |
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if
external, include 2 spare retainer pins/rings |
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Sleeping bag |
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including
waterproof compression stuff sack |
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Sleeping bag liner |
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Optional
for added warmth |
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Foam pad or air mattress |
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Ducks back |
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to
cover pack in rainy weather |
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“Ten Essentials” |
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1. Pocket
knife |
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simple
and small |
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2. First
aid kit |
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simple
(larger kit in shared gear) |
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3. Extra
clothing (see below) |
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4. Rain
gear - poncho or rain suit |
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5. Headlamp |
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with
spare bulb and batteries |
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6. Trail
food (see below) |
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to
be provided by troop |
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7. Water |
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liter
or quart size plastic bottle |
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8a. Matches |
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in
waterproof container |
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8b. Small
candle |
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1” -
for fire starter |
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9a. Sunblock |
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9b. Sun
glasses |
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10a. Maps |
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to
be provided by troop |
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10b. Compass |
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“Ten Essentials” plus |
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11. Whistle |
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12. Parachute
cord (25 feet) |
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13. 1-2
mm nylon cord (25 feet) |
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for
shoelaces and clothesline |
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14. Duct
tape |
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10
feet in ziplock - for tent, pack, clothing repairs |
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15. Photo
ID |
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make
copy and laminate – with contact information |
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Dining |
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Spoon or spork |
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Sierra cup |
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For
eating, optional (can get by with one cup) |
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Cup |
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For
drinking |
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Personal care |
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Mosquito repellent |
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Lip balm |
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Carmex |
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Toothbrush / toothpaste |
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small
tube |
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Towel |
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light,
quick drying chamois or cloth |
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Toilet paper |
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in
ziplock bag |
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Hand sanitizer - waterless |
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small
bottle |
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Moleskin |
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Biodegradable soap |
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For
cleaning clothes, hands, etc. |
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Wet wipes packet |
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optional |
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Clothing |
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Boots |
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Sandals or sneakers |
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light
weight - for camp wear |
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Sleepwear |
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shorts
and t shirt |
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2 pair heavy socks |
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Merino |
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2 pair
silk liner socks |
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Long underwear |
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optional |
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1 pair synthetic running shorts |
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swim
suit or hiking shorts |
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1 pair synthetic long pants |
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with
“zipoff” legs |
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1 t shirt |
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polyester
trail shirt |
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1 long sleeve shirt |
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Polyester |
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Windbreaker |
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some
rain tops can be used |
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Fleece jacket |
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Hat |
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with
wide brim for sun |
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Warm hat and
gloves |
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Lightweight,
optional |
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Miscelleneous |
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Ziplock bags (2 |
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quart
size - for trash, dirty clothes |
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Optional |
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Trekking poles |
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Camera |
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Small,
bring Lisa’s |
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Reading book |
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Pillow |
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Inflatable
or miniature size |
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Seat cushion |
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SHARED GEAR
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Tent |
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REI
Quarterdome |
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Stove |
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Dragonfly
– provided by Troop |
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Fuel canisters |
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provided
by Troop |
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Cooking pot |
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provided
by Troop |
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Lexan spoon |
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provided
by Troop |
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Pot grip |
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provided
by Troop |
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Water filter |
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Provided
by Troop |
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Dishwashing soap |
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biodegradable
- used sparingly (if at all) |
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First aid kit |
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comprehensive |
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Trowel |
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for
cat holes |
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Wilderness permit |
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Dacron/nylon cord
(50 feet) |
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for
food bags (if not using bear canisters) |
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FOOD |
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Bear canisters |
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Provided
by Troop |
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Lightweight and
freeze dried food |
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Provided
by Troop |
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