When our son shared he was going to hike 100 miles in the mountains, survival style we were very excited for the adventure. We had 12 months to plan, buy, research, train and prepare. But when we started to buy items for him we had to decide if we were going to buy box store quick solutions, or invest in quality camping gear that he could have forever. Since Philmont is already a bit of an investment, we decided to land in the middle and buy quality gear that would last for several years but not necessarily break our bank.
We overpacked buying him a trowel and clothesline and deodorant which he did not use. So for future Philmont mom’s, these are the items he did use. Because, you quickly find out they don’t use deodorant at Philmont. Now moms, this is the pack list for their hiking gear. You should pack a basecamp bag with deodorant, and laundry soap to name a few.
I found the miscellaneous items, sleeping gear, and pack and bags easier to find and prepare for
- Toothbrush
– This was a surprise find and recommended on several hiking blogs we found.
- Pocket Soap (50 Leaves)
– I will say this was very rarely used.
- Travel Towels
- Compass
- Trekking Poles
– we quickly learned that cork handles were preferred by most hikers
- Solar Light
- Waterproof Matches Case
- Knife w/ Polymer Sheath
– this knife is so lightweight
- Hydration Bladder (100-Ounce/3 Litre)
- Collapsible Water Bottle – 3 Pack
– these are used for flavoring drinks
- Knife, Fork and Spoon Set
- Backpacker Mug
- Bowl
- Sunglasses
- Watch, with Paracord Whistle Fire Starter Scraper Compass and Thermometer
- Bandana
- Waterproof Clear Playing Cards
– This is a luxury item but was used frequently
- Water Filter
- Sunscreen
- Pillow
- Mattress
- Sleeping Bag
- Compression Dry Sack – to keep the sleeping bag dry and compact
- Backpack
- Waterproof Rain Cover for Backpacks 45L to 90L
– the Teton backpack includes a rain cover
- Dry Sack
– for clothes
- Tent
- Chair
– luxury item
- 2x Pants
- 2 x T-Shirt
- Boxerjock
- Hiking Cushion Socks
- Raincoat
- Hiking Shoes
- Creek crossing shoes
- Coat
- Hand Sanitizer
- Biowipes
– This was a surprise find and recommended on several hiking blogs we found.
– I will say this was very rarely used.
– we quickly learned that cork handles were preferred by most hikers
– this knife is so lightweight
– these are used for flavoring drinks
– the Teton backpack includes a rain cover
– luxury item
