This list is a guideline for what a Scout will need for a typical weekend camping trip during the warmer months May - September.  Most of the items should be able to fit in a Scout’s backpack. A sleeping bag should be in a sack and can be carried separately. A sleeping pad should be strapped to the outside of the backpack.

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• Medication:  Should be clearly marked with Scout’s name, medication name, dosage & given to Scoutmaster or designated adult at dropoff.

• Class B T- Shirt: (Provided by the Troop) To be worn Friday night

• Sleeping Clothes:

  • Fleece Pants

  • Comfortable Shirt

• Clothing:

  • Socks (3 pairs - Sat, Sun, Extra)

  • Tee Shirts (3)

  • Underwear (3 pairs - Sat, Sun, Extra)

  • Long Pants (2 pairs)

  • Shorts (If warm)

  • Sweatshirt

  • Lightweight Jacket / Coat (seasonal)

  • Raingear / Poncho

• Footwear:

  • Sneakers if it is a dry weekend

  • Boots if it is a wet weekend

  • (No Open-Toe Sandals or Shoes)

• Toiletries:

  • Toothbrush

  • Toothpaste

• Camping Gear:

  • Day Pack

  • Headlamp

  • Water Bottle

  • Mess Kit (Plate, Bowl Utensils, Cup) Plastic Preferred 

  • Sleeping pad

  • Sleeping bag (20 - 40 degree bag recommended)

  • Small pillow or camp pillow

  • Boy Scout Handbook (in a Ziploc bag to keep it dry)

  • Bug Spray

  • 2 Large / Contractor trash bags (Used to keep gear dry)

• Items to leave at home:

  • Electronic Devices – Cell Phones, Headphones, Game Systems, etc

  • Candy, gum or sugary snacks.

  • Cans or bottles of Soda/Gatorade/Ice Tea/etc.

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