Lake Travis Area Scouting 

Shopping Recommendations

This list was provided at a roundtable to our troop leaders.  Good ideas for scouts new and old. 

Backpacks -  Internal or External Frame
Dry bags (for canoe camping)
Hiking Boots
Hiking Socks (liners, wool)
Hiking pants (zipper off legs)
Rain Gear (Ponchos, Jacket &  Pants, Backpack covers)
Compasses /  GPS  /  maps
Canteens /  Platypus  
Sleeping Bags
Sleeping Pads
Cot  
Chairs
Stoves (backpacking / car camping)
Mess Kit /  Plate, Bowl, Cup, Utensils
Lanterns  
Tents (backpacking /  car camping)  
Pocket knives, sharpening stones  
Uniforms (neckerchief slide kit, book cover ...)  
Books (Hiking, Camping, Cooking, Dutch Oven Cooking Compass/Orienteering,

***** Check with your Unit Leader for equipment that the Unit provides

Here are some places that we have used for purchasing this gear in the past.

http://www.bcstore.com

http://www.outdooroutlet.com

http://www.jomashop.com

http://www.northernmountain.com

http://www.rei.com  

http://www.campmor.com

http://www.sierratradingpost.com  

A source for reasonably priced used equipment

http://users.scronline.com/troop77/equipmenttrader.htm

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