1. Being in charge of a bunch of scouts; start with preparing THEM. Send a list to include PFD's ( worn) hats, sunglasses, meds, water bottle. Then sunscreen up as a group each day.

2. group first aid kit to include bug spray, more sunscreen, molefoam.

3. you need a contact list of scouts, their needs ( food, meds, etc) and parents contact info.

4. send someone to walmart or the dollar store for a bunch of glasses retention straps

5. get a waterproof sack ( walmart) to line your pack with. the bottom of every pack gets wet.

6. Spare battery or charging system for your phone