BSA High Adventure

Philmont Scout Ranch Prep
​New Mexico

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A trip to Philmont takes a lot of prep, equipment and a bunch of other things.  Some crews start training 18 months before their trek to make sure they have a good trip.  We have assembled some good info below you can take back to your crew.  

Philmont Gear Videos

Footwear

Gear Shakedown

Water Kit

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Articles to consider

• How to Prepare for Philmont - https://gear-report.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-philmont-trek/ 
• Budget Backpacking Gear - https://gear-report.com/best-budget-backpacking-gear-philmont-boy-scouts/ 
• Backpacking Lighter - https://gear-report.com/backpacking-how-to-backpack-lighter/gear-report.com/backpacking-how-to-backpack-lighter/
• Philmont Planning Calendar - https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/philmonttreks/calendar/
• Alternative Cooking Method for Philmont  - https://gear-report.com/best-alternative-philmont-cooking-method-backpacking-boy-scouts/
• Guide to Altitude Sickness at Philmont - https://gear-report.com/flatlanders-guide-to-altitude-sickness-while-backpacking-at-philmont/
• 10 Things to Know Before You Go to Philmont - https://roadsriversandtrails.com/backpacking-prep/10-things-you-need-to-know-before-you-go-to-philmont/
• Adults Guide to Surviving Philmont - https://sites.google.com/site/hiketravellive/home/adult-s-guide-to-surviving-philmont---12-tips
• Favorite Philmont Shakedowns from Advisors - https://nebula.wsimg.com/0c64b2d23dd033aaf1dfd89cacfe70eb?AccessKeyId=96A56A77A0CD5577B27D&disposition=0&alloworigin=1​

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