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WHAT TO BRING CAMPING”
(Typical 2 day/ 1 night camping trip)

For camping: The troop has a supply of tents and some ground covers that we will be using for camping. Do not bring personal tents. We will be planning and cooking our meals as patrols. There is no need to bring additional food, unless specifically instructed. You may want, however, to bring some snacks for yourself or to share with others. All cookware and cooking utencils will be troop supplied. Plates and cups are part of your patrol cook sets; however, you may want to bring disposable plates and cups to cut down on clean up.

Items to Bring:

Scout Handbook
Sleeping Bag (air mattress and pillow if desired)

Clothing: (in plastic bags to keep dry)
2 pr. Underwear
3 t-shirts
3pr. Light weight socks
sweat shirt with hood
sweat pants
long pants for hiking
jacket (heavier jacket, depending on weather)
hats (2) (baseball hat or warm hats, covering ears, depending on weather)
work gloves ( also, 1-2 pr. warm gloves, depending on weather)
shorts (depending on weather)
thermal underwear (depending on weather)

(Remember for camping and hiking it is best to dress in layers that allow for flexibility depending on weather conditions)

Hiking boots with ankle support and/or water shoes for canoe trips
Comfortable shoes for around the campsite
Flashlight and spare batteries
Matches in waterproof container
Pocket knife
Few lengths of rope and/or cord
Personal first aid kit (personal medications if needed)
Emergency coins
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, wash cloth, hand towel, soap, comb, toilet paper, chapstick, etc.)
Tissues, Insect Repellant, Water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen
Rain gear (poncho)

For Hiking/Exploring

Backpack/Daypack (school pack is fine)
Canteen/water bottle (with neck strap suggested)
Whistle
Extra socks
Rain gear (poncho)
Trail mix or snacks
Optional- compass, notebook, pen camera, sunglasses, sunscreen

Things to pack for the upcoming trip..