Personal Camping Gear List

SUMMER / HOT WEATHER

Notes:
1. You need to be prepared to carry a share of the patrol gear and food to the campsite, so pack all your personal gear as compactly as possible, and all inside your
pack so that you are “hands-free.”
2. A professionally packed pack consists of little “packs” within the pack. Different sized Ziplock bags work well.
3. Be prepared. If you bring it, be prepared to carry it. If you forget it, be prepared to do without it. Either way, be prepared to have fun!
4. Call your Patrol Leader if you have any questions or would like help with your gear.
5. Put your name on everything!
6. ** Double asterisk: Keep these items on your person.

PRIMARY GEAR CLOTHING

q **Day pack - keep on your person even when traveling q Class “A” uniform (for traveling); shirt, pants, belt, socks
q **Scout Handbook q Hat with brim
q **Canteen or water bottle (filled) q T-shirt undershirt and extra T-shirt
q **Flashlight(s); a “headlight” keeps you hands-free q Extra underwear
q **Poncho or rain suit (pack on top, easy to reach) q Scout uniform shorts
q **Matches in waterproof container; or Sparker q Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
q **Pocket knife (only if you have earned Totin’ Chip) q Socks: 2 pairs (3 if hiking) of liner socks (nylon or synthetic; not
q **Compass cotton which stays wet); plus 1 pair of wool outer socks (2 if
hiking)
q **Wrist watch
q Swim suit and swim towel
q **Wallet, spending money
q Wet shoes: old tennis shoes or rubber swim shoes
q **Handkerchief
q **Small pocket notebook and pen or pencil
OPTIONAL
q Sunscreen!
q In-camp shoes; especially on hiking outings in moderate
q Backpack (with pack rain cover when appropriate) weather, comfortable closed-toed shoes
q Sleeping bag (lightweight “summer” bag) q Sunglasses
q Ground mat or foam pad q Camera
q Camp chair q Fishing pole and tackle
q Rope, bungee cords q Extra Ziplock bags
q Mess kit and eating utensils q Bible or prayer book
q Drinking cup (on a carabiner on your belt) q Musical instrument
q Map (if applicable to this outing) q Pillow (or pillow case only, filled with clothing)
q Alligator clips, extra bungee cords
FIRST AID
q (adults) Cot
(This is your personal kit. The Troop has the full First Aid kit.)
q (adults) Tent, poles, stakes, rain fly
q Personal medications (see Medical Coordinator)
q Water purification tablets (wilderness trips only)
DO NOT BRING
q Band-Aids, various sizes For the Scouts’ safety, and to support the Scoutmaster in establishing
q Antibiotic ointment the best Scouting experience possible, please respect this list of prohi-
q Lip balm (optional) bitions, which is BSA policy.
q Caladryl or anti-inch gel Please do not bring on Troop campouts:
q Sunburn relief (spray or gel)
Ó Cell phone (policy varies depending on the event)
q Insect repellant
Ó Open-toed shoes, sandals
TOILETRIES Ó Electronic music device, iPod, CD player, headset
q Toilet paper; bring your own in Ziplock bag Ó Electronic game device
q Toothbrush and toothpaste Ó Sheath knife, machete, large bladed object
q Small squeeze bottle liquid soap/shampoo
Ó Axe (without Scoutmaster’s permission)
q Small bottle of liquid hand sanitizer
q Washcloth and small towel Ó Fireworks, lighter
q Deodorant as needed Ó Firearms, explosives, gunpowder
q Comb

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