So my son BS 1st class, 14 yrs old....is heading to boundary waters this summer. His first of course. He'll be canoeing for a week in MN. He will be gone for a week.
He had his first meeting with his trek and brought home a list of supplies needed. UMMMM???WOW?
Ok...I am thrilled I have a list..but maybe a little more information is needed?
Here is a partial list..
water drain shoes
gel inserts for shoes
dry bag bright colors....ummm...how big and why bright colors...is it going to go swimming on its own and you will need to be able to find it later? Where should I buy it? What brand?
Small sleeping bag...ummm...you have one...oh that's to big..I need to buy you a new one? smaller? but you are 5'9...how will you fit into it if its smaller?
Sham wow...I think this should be in every house, car and backpack, PERIOD
A smaller sleeping bag....ummm...two sleeping bags...one small and one smaller? What am I missing?
Compression bags...what are compression bags and why
2 nalgine water bottles wrapped in duct tape...he had to explain this one to me. if they drop one of the bottles on a rock, the duct tape will protect them since there are no stores around to replace one.
There's more but wow..the rest is the basic first aid kit, clothes etc etc.
So...when they provide this list to a 14 yr old, it should also include where to shop, although the boy does list Ace hardware next to some of the items) and what brand or kind to get. I can pretty much guarantee that MOM will do most of the shopping since the boy doesn't drive yet!
so....I bought two water bottles today...I think I have duct tape around the house....
what is a wicking sock anyway and where do you buy some????
