Packing list

If your a new scout this packing list should include everything you could need for a one night campout:

(but if your a more experienced scout and think you could live without some things go for it!)

A Note to Parents: Please avoid the temptation to pack for your Scout. Take this opportunity to pack with your Scout. Learning to pack for an outdoor adventure is one of the primary skills of Scouting, the Scouts must learn to do it for themselves. Additionally, your Scout needs to know where his equipment is; he will only know where to find it if he packed it himself. Of course, as a parent, you want to be assured that your Scout has everything he needs. Therefore, you should do it together and treat it as an important part of your son’s Scout training.

Backpack

A suitable external or internal frame backpack with a load-bearing hip belt

Sleep System

Sleeping bag, rated for forecast temperatures (Overnight temps could be low / mid 30’s), Sleeping pad, Sleeping Clothes

Clothing

Long underwear, top and bottom (synthetic is preferred)

Warm, comfortable socks

Extra clothing, appropriate for forecast weather

a Long sleeve, midweight top (preferably synthetic, i.e. polar fleece)

a Troop Jacket or other light jacket

a Knit Hat

Spare Scout Socks or hiking socks

Spare Underwear

Spare T-shirt

Gloves

Rain Gear: a rain suit, consisting of jacket and pants, is recommended

To be worn on arrival day:

Scout Class A/field shirt

Underwear

Scout Pants (if wearing as shorts, pack the “legs”)

Scout Belt

Troop T-shirt

Scout Socks or hiking socks

Hiking Boots

Mess Kit

Bowl

Spoon

Fork

Knife

Cup

Scout Essentials

Pocket Knife or multi-tool

Headlamp

Personal First Aid Kit

Matches, in a waterproof case, and fire starting material

Sun Protection: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat

Compass

Scout book

Food Related

Trail Food: Small trail-ready snacks, i.e. trail mix, granola bars, jerky, etc. (5 individual snacks in the 150-200 cal. range is recommended for the trip.

Water Bottles; 2 One quart water bottles, filled

Hygiene Kit

Toothbrush, travel type

Toothpaste, trail size

Microfiber washcloth or very small towel

Campsuds, small bottle

Additional

Wristwatch

Pen/small notebook

Cotton Bandana

Emergency Whistle

25 ft. of Paracord

1 large garbage bag

(The PDF form is available here)

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