Items
Notes
Scout Uniform full uniforms are worn when traveling to and from weekend activities unless specifically told otherwise
Outdoor Essentials
Water Bottle, filed
a 1 liter bottle is enough for most weekends,
Bring
more on hiking and backpacking trips
Flashlight always
keeps this on you while traveling so you have it when you arrive
Rain gear jacket and pants are preferred but a poncho will work
Pocket knife
may carry only if you have Totin Chip
Rope 10-20 feet of small rope or thick cord
Small roll of toilet paper
Personal First Aid Kit Band-Aids, Chap Stick, moleskin, etc. - supplies for minor injuries only,
Troop carries medical supplies and will administer first aid to Scouts
Work gloves, leather or cotton
Clothing Supplement
this list based on the expected weather conditions
All clothing
should be weather appropriate. Your clothing needs will depend on the trip. However, you should always plan to dress in layers
so that your clothing becomes more versatile as weather conditions change.
Shirts arid pants or shorts
T-shirts and underwear, at least two pair
Jacket, sweater, fleece depending on conditions
Socks At least three pairs of cotton socks, or wool socks
when cold
Sturdy hiking shoes or boots waterproof boots are best when it rains, make sure they are broken
in
Extra shoes
to wear around camp e.g., tennis shoes
Pajama’s or sweats (optional)
you must have something clean and dry at night when is cold
Hat knit
or fleece hats if it is cold and for sleeping at night, baseball hats or hats with a full brim for other times
Sleeping
bag
you may need to supplement this with blankets when it is cold
Sleeping pad or foam pad or Blanket
to insulate you from the cold ground and provide comfort
Pillow optional
Eating and cleanliness
Knife, fork and spoon Lexan or tough plastic is best because it doesn’t get hot
Bowl and plate
Cup suitable for cold or hot drinks
an inexpensive plastic insulated mug is great
Soap
camp suds is biodegradable and a little goes a long way
Small towel and wash cloth
Toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss
Personal Extras
Medications all
personal medical must be given to the adult responsible Medications for the
weekend
Camera
optional, inexpensive or disposables are a good choice
Scout Handbook
place the book in a zip lock bag to keep it dry and clean
Watch
Pen and paper a small notebook is a good choice
Small bottle of sun screen especially if it’s sunny and you are prone to sunburn
Sun glasses
optional
Refer to the Scout Handbook and Field book for
additional hiking and camping information.
