Andy Albin's Backpack - Contents by Compartment

One Wood Badge candidate's opinions on what equipment to take camping (or not)


	Backpack contents Top roll Backside compartment Upper right pocket Upper main compartment Upper left pocket Lower right pocket Lower main compartment Lower left pocket Bottom roll Pack and accessories Cub Scout recommendations Stocking Stuffers Wish List Home


	Wood Badge Tickets
	Ticket 1: Pack Trainer
	Ticket 2: Camping Tutorials
	Ticket 3: Camping Website
	Ticket 4: Gear Notifications
	Ticket 5: Diversity


	Andy Albin is a Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 61 and an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 448 in Austin, Texas and an Eagle Scout


	BACKPACK CONTENTS BY COMPARTMENT
	The sketch below is an illustration of the backpack that I have been using for over 20 years—a Jansport D3 external frame pack. It is hard to beat an external frame pack for flexibility, ease of access to equipment, ventilation, and price. Click on the individual compartments to learn more about the camping equipment I carry and how it is organized.