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Task · part of 9. Plan a two-mile hike, inspect, pack, and walk it

9(c). Pack your own gear and your share of the crew's

Required

Personal gear, plus your share of the crew's gear and food. The 10 Scout Basic Essentials from 2(a) are what is going in.

Where this step comes from

  1. Backpacking Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 9(c)