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Camping Gear List

Camp Gear

  • Tent
  • Tent ground cloth (footprint)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Pillow
  • Head lamp or Small flashlight
  • Extra batteries
  • Backpack (or duffle bag)
  • Daypack
  • Water bottles (Nalgene)
  • Camp bowl
  • Utensils (fork, knife + spoon)
  • Camping cup
  • D-rings (various uses)
  • 3 one-gallon size zip-lock bags
  • Camp chair
  • Chamois camp towel
  • Duct tape
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Pocket knife or Leatherman tool
  • Compass

Scout Stuff

  • Class A Scout shirt (travel, flags + chapel)
  • Class B Scout shirts (daily activities)
  • Scout handbook + pen
  • Scout pants, shorts or skort
  • Scout belt
  • Scout socks

Clothes

  • Hiking shorts
  • Long pants, activity appropriate
  • Pajamas
  • Underwear
  • Bras
  • Socks
  • Sun hat

Footwear

  • Hiking boots
  • Sneakers
  • Flip flops

Personal Care (Unscented products)

  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrush
  • Feminine products
  • Soap leaves
  • Hairbrush
  • Hair ties

Weather Gear (for climate)

  • Fleece jacket
  • Down jacket
  • Rain jacket
  • Rain pants
  • Long underwear
  • Ski cap
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses

Water Gear (Activity dependent)

  • One-piece swimsuit
  • Personal Flotation Device (Life preserver)
  • Water shoes
  • Mesh bag

Outdoor Gear (Optional)

  • Fishing poles
  • Tackle box
  • Hammock
  • Tree straps (for hammocks)
  • Frisbee or other outdoor games
  • Cards or other tent games

Scout Specific (Eyeglasses)

  • Eye glasses
  • Contact lenses + solution

Prescription Medication + OTC Meds

All prescription and OTC medicine need be in original containers with dosage instructions, placed in a zip-lock bag, clearly labeled with the Scout’s name, emergency contact and doctor’s contact information. Campout specific medical officer will retain and dispense all daily / emergency meds.
Epi-pen or Asthma inhaler should stay with the Scout.