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Shoey-Ski
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Sup Ns, I am calling out to all the boyscouts on this site, my troop is heading to Philmont this summer, and I was wondering what past experiences you guys have had at Philmont aswell as any tips you could offer me, haha it's kinda sketching me out the fact that we only are sapposed to bring like 3 shirts and no deodorant and stuff for 10 days.
Mar 18 2016 9:09AM
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iFlip
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Why would you bring three shirts? Bring one lightweight shortsleeve shirt and one longsleeve shirt. Definitely no need for a third.

You will have fun at Philmont but they will have you carrying wayyyyy too much gear. Not a whole lot of what you will learn can actually translate into real backpacking knowledge.
Mar 18 2016 9:55AM
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Matthew-
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Philmont was an awesome time, but DO NOT PACK TOO MUCH if you pack to much you will have a bad time. You should bring a camera for sure, there are lots of cool places you will get to see, and make sure your shoes are the nicest thing you bring, a lot of people in my troop had shoes that ruined their trip. As far as the actual trip goes, check out the tooth of time at sunrise and make sure to look in all the trading boxes at the campsite (they have all the left over food that people do not use and there is usually some good stuff.)
Mar 18 2016 10:20AM
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byubound
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Make sure to hide your girl in your backpack
Mar 18 2016 10:38AM
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crotchvent
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Matthew-Philmont was an awesome time, but DO NOT PACK TOO MUCH if you pack to much you will have a bad time. You should bring a camera for sure, there are lots of cool places you will get to see, and make sure your shoes are the nicest thing you bring, a lot of people in my troop had shoes that ruined their trip. As far as the actual trip goes, check out the tooth of time at sunrise and make sure to look in all the trading boxes at the campsite (they have all the left over food that people do not use and there is usually some good stuff.)

Yea the shoes are super important and don't wear brand new shoes either you want to have worn them a bit before.
Mar 18 2016 1:47PM
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Microcosm
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Read up on ultralight camping. You don't need to go ultralight, but it will help you slim that pack. I carried a shit ton of stuff. Far more than necessary for a small 14 year old. Lost a ton of weight though..

From what I've read recently the trip is very regimented with rules on how to carry and store food, how to dispose of waste, etc. Even way more so than when I went. Backpacking on your own is way different. That said they'll teach you lots of important skills than you can take home with you and tweak to your own needs later in life.
Mar 18 2016 6:25PM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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Boyscouts are awesome! If you like following rules and not being popular
Mar 18 2016 6:40PM
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fries
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Dennis_ReynoldsBoyscouts are awesome! If you like following rules and not being popular


i like following rules and not being popular
Mar 18 2016 6:41PM
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Microcosm
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Dennis_ReynoldsBoyscouts are awesome! If you like following playing with knives and lighting things on fire


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Mar 18 2016 6:50PM
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CabbyArrant
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Shoey-SkiSup Ns, I am calling out to all the boyscouts on this site, my troop is heading to Philmont this summer, and I was wondering what past experiences you guys have had at Philmont aswell as any tips you could offer me, haha it's kinda sketching me out the fact that we only are sapposed to bring like 3 shirts and no deodorant and stuff for 10 days.


Philmont is fucking awesome. bring good boots, I would go two shirts and you can shower at some camps but it's cold as fuck. Watch out for the bastard chipmunks which chewed a hole through my hip belt on my pac. Also make sure you are in half way decent shape too bc when I was there we had one kid who would throw himself down on the trail bc he was too lazy to move any further. Good raingear is a must bc it didn't rain for the first week of my trek but when it rains it pours. Have fun though that was one of the most rewarding things I did as a scout.
Mar 18 2016 9:39PM
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Brue
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Dennis_ReynoldsBoyscouts are awesome! If you like following rules and not being popular


Dude. What are you saying. Boy scouts are so popular among the 70 year old pedophiles. Boy scouts always get praised from staying away from things that can ruin your social life like alcohol and parties. Alcohol and parties can only lead to one thing, girls, and we know that a good boy scout wants nothing to do with that!!!!!!
Mar 18 2016 10:14PM
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BadCompanySki
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Shoey-SkiSup Ns, I am calling out to all the boyscouts on this site, my troop is heading to Philmont this summer, and I was wondering what past experiences you guys have had at Philmont aswell as any tips you could offer me, haha it's kinda sketching me out the fact that we only are sapposed to bring like 3 shirts and no deodorant and stuff for 10 days.


Ive been to philmont twice with my troop and once with rayado (which i would totally suggest you do) and pretty much half the stuff on their list of stuff to bring is unessential. You can also bring your own camping supplies to use instead of theirs they supply you with cause most of that stuff has been trashed and is heavy. you should break in your hiking shoes if you buy new ones, but dont feel the need to buy new boots just for philmont. buy dont forget rain gear, one day durring my rayado trek it began to rain and we chose not to out on rain pants, because thats for pussies, and then it didnt stop raining until 7 hours later. I was lit. But dont stress too much youll have a great time!!
Mar 18 2016 10:29PM
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CabbyArrant
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Do not waste the fucking squeeze cheese
Mar 18 2016 10:51PM
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Shoey-Ski
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What did I start?? Haha everyone is posting Boy Scout threads
Mar 19 2016 9:30AM
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CabbyArrant
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Shoey-SkiWhat did I start?? Haha everyone is posting Boy Scout threads


Nah I'm the only other one who did the other one is for talent scouts
Mar 19 2016 9:31AM
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