Packing List

Please use this as a general reference for our weekend camping lists. Depending on the actual camping location, this list may vary. If it does, we will provide a modified packing list at one of our Troop meetings.

The Basics

  • Backpack
  • Sleeping bag
  • Stuff sack w/plastic liner
  • Hiking boots (waterproof)
  • Tennis shoes / Moccasins
  • Class A Uniform
  • Tent Stakes – 6 per Scout
  • Foam Sleeping Pad
  • Daypack

Clothing

  • 3 Underwear
  • 3 T-shirt
  • 3 Light sox
  • 3 Heavy sox
  • 1 Pants
  • 1 Pair Shorts
  • 1 Long Sleeve Shirt
  • Sweatshirt/fleece jacket
  • Windbreaker / Parka
  • Hat or cap with a brim
  • Wool cap
  • 2 bandannas

Eating

  • Large bowl
  • Cup
  • Spoon
  • Pocket knife

Emergency

  • Personal First Aid Kit
  • 10 Band-Aids
  • Moleskin
  • Chapstick
  • Sunblock (SFP 30+)
  • Anticeptic
  • Rain gear: top & pants
  • Insect repellent
  • Safety pins
  • Flashlight / Headlamp (extra bulb/batteries)
  • 2 1-qt. Nalgene or bladder
  • Matches – waterproofed
  • Whistle
  • Map and Compass
  • Small notepad & pencil
  • Signal Mirror / CD

Toiletry

  • Small towel
  • Soap (Bio Deg)
  • Toothbrush/paste
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 Bandanas
  • Plastic Trowel

Cleaning

  • Soap (Bio Deg)
  • 2 Handi-wipes
  • Litter bags – Pref white
  • Dish Scrub Pad

Troop Supplied Gear

  • Tent
  • Stove (1 per cook group)
  • Fuel Bottle (1 per CG)
  • Water Filter (1 per CG)
  • Cook Kit (1 per CG)
  • Bear Can (2 per CG)

Optional

  • Hiking staffs
  • Playing cards
  • Camera & film
  • Binoculars
 

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