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Recommended Packing List for Camping:

Wear/Travel in your Scout Uniform:

  • Scout Shirt

  • Scout T-Shirt

  • Scout Pants

  • Troop Neckerchief

  • Troop Hat

  • Boots

  • Socks

Day-Pack Essentials:

  • Personal First-Aid Kit

  • Compass

  • Whistle

  • Map of Area

  • Canteens (3-4 L total)

  • Scout Knife

  • Matches

  • Rope (50 ft., 1/8 in. thick)

  • 1 Energy Bar

  • Rain Gear

Patrols/Troop Items:​

  • Tent

  • Food

  • Cook-Kit

  • Wash Tubs

  • Fuel

  • Dish Towels

  • Tarp

  • Stove

Optional:​

  • Sleeping Pad

  • Camera

  • (No electronics except camera/GPS)

To Pack:

  • Duffle Bag or Backpack

  • Sleeping Bag

  • Stuff-bag

  • Ground Cloth (5x7 ft, 1-2 mm thick)

Clothing to Pack:

  • T-Shirt (2)

  • Long Sleeve Shirt

  • Light Shorts

  • Long Pants

  • Sweatpants/PJs

  • Warm Jacket

  • Sweater

  • Ski Cap

  • Extra Pair of Sneakers

  • Swimsuit

  • Socks (2)

  • Gloves/Work Gloves

Assorted: 

  • Small Towel (3x2 ft)

  • Scout Handbook

  • Notebook/Pencil

  • 2 Large Plastic Bags

  • Stuff Bag

  • Food Stuff Bag

  • Sun Block

  • Flashlight

  • Insect Repellant

  • Chapstick

  • Utensils

    • Plate​

    • Knife

    • Fork

    • Spoon

    • Cup

  • Toiletries

    • Toothbrush/paste​

    • Small Soap

    • Comb

    • Toilet Paper (1/4 roll)

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