Basic Camping Gear                                                 

 ____ Backpack/Duffel Bag (Line it with a lawn bag first, to keep contents dry.)

____ Sleeping Bag & Extra Blankets (if needed)

____ Foam Pad

____ Plastic Ground Cloth (to use as extra protection against moisture or to cover gear)

 ____ Messkit (Bowl, cup, plate -- plastic keeps food warmer than metal).

____ Silverware

____ Water Bottles, filled ("Nalgene" Bottles type works well).

Clothing

____ Scout Uniform (Class A – Scouts Travel to and from all Campouts in full uniform)           

____ Hiking Boots or High Top Tennis Shoes

____ Extra Pair of Shoes

____ Change of Clothing  -- 1 full set for each day of campout                (pants/shorts, shirt, underwear)

____ Rain Gear (Not just a poncho, but ideally, raingear with separate pants/jacket)

____ Swimsuit (for water activity campouts)

____ Water shoes (for water activity campouts)

____ Socks -- 4 Pairs, Extras          

____ Gloves (work gloves for summer/warm for winter)               

____ Hat/Cap

____ Layered Clothing Appropriate for Weather          

____ Coat Appropriate for Weather (if necessary)

 Miscellaneous

 ____  Personal Toiletries (Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Comb, Fast-Drying Camp Towel or handtowel).

____ Toilet Paper (Half a roll in a Zip-Lock bag).  

____ Towel (extra large towel for water campouts)

____ Personal First Aid Kit             

____ Flashlight & Extra Batteries 

____ Boy Scout Handbook              

____ Notebook and Pen/Pencil

____ Non-aerosol Insect Repellent

____ Sunscreen (mandatory for water activity or summer campouts)

____ Pocket Knife with Totin’ Chip               

____ Spending Money (if necessary for lunch stop)

____ Whistle

Optional

____ Handkerchief or Bandanna

____ Compass

____ Camera

____ Nature Books

____ Sunglasses              

____ Binoculars

____Plastic garbage bags for wet gear

 Notes

***All medication must be given to an adult leader.
***Please put your name on all your gear.