[Troop351] Canoeing Plans

[Josh Cooley]

We discussed preparing for canoeing at the last troop meeting.  A couple of
items mentioned, but were not in this email were a Sunday breakfast and
sunscreen.  An MRE, dehydrated breakfast, or some other breakfast should
also be part of your packing list.  You may want to pack some additional
snacks for Sunday since we will not be eating Sunday lunch until we return
to Madison.

Each scout should have their own sunscreen and not count on having a buddy
with sunscreen.  This is one item that you need to apply often and may not
be available if your buddy is in another canoe.  We'll be in as much sun as
the weather will provide, and you will need sun protection all day Saturday
or Sunday.  Without it, you will get sunburned.

On Sun, May 5, 2024 at 10:08 PM Josh Cooley <jbcooley at cooleyhome.com> wrote:

> Please add water shoes to the list of equipment to pack.  You will need
> closed toed shoes in the canoe.  Open sandals do not protect feet well
> enough in the river or as you are climbing ashore.
>
> On Sun, May 5, 2024 at 5:59 PM Josh Cooley <jbcooley at cooleyhome.com>
> wrote:
>
>> The troop has a canoeing trip in less than 2 weeks.  To support this
>> trip, we have scheduled our departure for early Saturday morning.  We will
>> be meeting at 5:30am to load personal gear in the back of vehicles.  Gear
>> should arrive Saturday morning as if you were loading it into the canoe.
>>
>> Scouts that are canoeing must pass the swim test or share a canoe with a
>> parent that is registered with BSA.  We have a 3rd opportunity on May 9th
>> to take the swim test.
>>
>> Equipment:
>> - dry bag or 5 gal bucket with lid (must keep gear dry even if it goes
>> into the river)
>> - bungie or rope to attach the bucket to the canoe
>> - mre or dehydrated backpacking meal
>> - eating utensils - you won't need a full mess kit
>> - high energy snacks
>> - sandwich or other ready to eat lunch for Saturday
>> - water bottle
>> - ziploc bag for trash - we will pack out *all* trash
>> - small tent or hammock (or shared tent between two dry bags/buckets)
>> - sleeping bag
>> - ground pad
>> - refer to personal camping gear checklist in the BSA Handbook for
>> additional items to bring
>>
>> Shared Equipment:
>> - water filter
>> - jet boil or other backpacking stove
>>
>> Scouts will need to organize the shared equipment.  You should not need
>> to purchase anything if you don't have an item from the shared equipment
>> list.
>>
>> Saturday Meals:
>> Please eat before you leave or bring something to eat on the road,  After
>> arrival, we will not have a chance to eat until lunch time.  Lunch will
>> also be something you pack with you since it will be at a sandbar on the
>> river.  Dinner will be the MRE or dehydrated meal you bring and will be
>> eaten when we reach our stopping point.  You can find these at Walmart,
>> Academy, REI, or several other locations.
>>
>> Any food items that produce trash will need to be packed up in a ziploc
>> bag.  We will dispose of trash when we return home.
>>
>> Josh Cooley
>>
>>
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