Sounds like fun <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

But......exactly what gear do we include in our budget? For instance, is raingear part of the $200.00? Many scouts will already own some. Or is it just the big 3? Are items like navigation gear i.e. compass included? Is everything included in the weight total also included in the budget? How many shirts will each scout need? My point is, everyone's idea of required equipment is different, especially when it's not their own, and your answers are going to be all over the board.

You mentioned clothing on the body is included in the total weight. Does that also include items in the pockets? Or are we talking pure skin out weight? We'll be counting ounces to keep it under 20 pounds.

What is the duration of the trip? It sounds like fuel and other consumables(other than food and water) are included in the total so that makes a difference.

Sorry to be so doggone nit-picky but I work in a nit-picky profession and that spills over into my hobbies <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

The first item on my list is an alcohol stove of some kind, preferably the Super Cat. Light, dependable and almost free.
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