I didn't know about Glen (proud owner/user of a GPV4! )
I did read backpackinglight's Philmont list page. Still, the park makes the final call, but I hope some headway is made. I once followed a scout and his mom (friends of mine) around an Academy Sports as she filled the shopping basket with 'stuff' from their list. The pack must have been bigger than the scout.
Last nights troop is very adventurous with great leadership. Nice website too...check out "Florida Seabase".

http://t221.org/

I host one or two Eagle projects here in my park and know that not all troops are equal.