Equipment Roll Call
My Life Scout returned from his trip to Philmont. Which was a great success for him, I am delighted to report. There were moments in the months leading up to this I wasn’t sure it would be, especially in regard to foot care. He was quite determined to not wear the requisite sock liners under his hiking socks during practice hikes, and he paid for it with many a serious blister. For Philmont, he wore liners for the entire trip until the last two days. So he still came home with major blisters.
A quick survey of the returning equipment turned up a few missing items. So if you’re hiking around Philmont and happen across these items, you can drop me a comment and thank me.
Missing in action:
Cut-out handle pocketknife sorta like a Gerber Paraframe Serrated Knife (they missed it when they went to open their food packaging the next day)
Khaki wide brim Columbia mesh insert hat
One short sock liner (he came home with three that matched and one that didn’t - we’ll be happy to send you the long one for the short one. Never mind, these probably need to be completely replaced)
These were the favorite equipment winners:
The new backpacking tent (REI Half Dome 2 Tent - I can’t say enough good about it, and neither could he)
Under Armour Boxer Briefs (”No chafing!”)
Under Armour Full TShirt
Body Powder (Enough for the whole crew!)
Foot Powder (On the feet only, see previous post)
I am looking forward to the Philmont report from adult members of the crew. It’s always interesting to get the other perspective. Now, there’s a group of men that deserve accolades - could you stand 2 weeks (your vacation time) with 7 teenage boys in the wilderness?
