Resource library
Take the guide into the field.
Start with a small set of useful, printable tools. More teaching plans, exercises, recipes, and leader resources will be added as they are edited for public use.
Downloads
Ready-to-use tools
Download, print, and adapt these tools to the route, weather, and people in your crew.
Backpacking Checklist
A printable starting point for personal and shared equipment.
Download ↓Backpack Equipment List
A detailed gear reference for building and checking a crew system.
Download ↓Backpack Menu
A compact menu-planning reference for trail meals and resupply.
Download ↓First Aid Flash Cards
Scenario-based cards for practicing backcountry first-aid judgment.
Download ↓Shakedown Participant Guide
The 2026 preparation guide for a ZBase backpacking shakedown.
Download ↓ZBase Backpacking Map
A printable overview map for route orientation and planning.
Download ↓Teach by doing
A resource is only useful when someone practices with it.
Use the checklist at a pack shakedown. Turn flash cards into small-group scenarios. Give Scouts ownership of route, menu, and budget decisions before the trip—not after the adults have made them.
Open the leader toolkit →Explore the crew leadership model →