Packing Lists

02/20/08

This is a suggested packing list – it is up to the Scout to ensure that he brings everything needed for each specific camping trip. Each Scout needs to ensure that the appropriate quantities of clothing are taken according to the length of the camping trip. This packing list includes both hot and cold weather items. Each Scout must choose the clothing appropriate to the weather.

The Troop always travels to and from all activities in Class A uniform.

The Troop T-Shirt is not mandatory but suggested to maintain a uniformity of the Troop.

Camping Gear Checklist

Recommendation Legend:      (X) = Bring
                                                (S) = Bring (Seasonal)
                                                (O) = Optional
                                                (L) = Leaders
                                                (T) = Troop will provide
                                                (N) = Do Not Bring
Equipment
Recommendation
Pack In
Pack Out

Equipment
Recommendation
Pack In
Pack Out
Clothing

First Aide Kit
X

Quality Frame Pack
X

Blister Kit
O

Hiking Boots (broken in before trip)
X

Ace Bandage
O

Hiking Socks (plus extra pair)
X

Bicycle and Helmet
N

Underwear
X

Kleenex
O

Pants
X

Sun Screen
O

Shirts
X

Insect Repellent
O

Sweater
S

Medicines (If Necessary)
X

Bathing Suit
S

Whistle
X

Bandana
O

Lip Balm
O

Stocking Cap
S

Hand and Face Towel
X

Camp Shoes
O

Sun Glasses
O

Hiking Shorts
S

Watch
O

Long Underwear
S

Toilet Paper (Bio Degradable)
X

Mittens or Gloves
S

Pocket Knife** (If Authorized)
X

Pile or Down Jacket
S

Matches and Fire Starters*** (If Authorized)
X

Flannel Shirt
S

Map and Compass
X

Wind Breaker
S

Trail Food
X

Other Items

Personal Snacks
X

Sleeping Bag (Down Filled Mummy Bag is best)
X

Camp Suds (Personal Soap)
X

Day Pack/Fanny Pack
O

Hiking Staff
O

Thermal Rest/Foam Pad
X

Playing Cards(This does not include Pokeman and Yu-Ghi-Oh, etc, etc… Leave them at home)
O

Tent
X*

Journal & Pen
O

Canteen
X

Camera & Film
O

Leather Gloves
O

Saving Kit
O

Hiking Hat
O

Scouting Handbook (For Current Rank)
X

Flashlight/Bulbs/Batteries
X

Trash Bag (3)
X

Toothbrush/Toothpaste
X

Radio/Walkman
N

Deodorant
O

Gameboy (or other handheld electronic games)
N

Dental Floss
O

Aerosol Cans
N

Headlamp/Batteries
O

Valuables or Sentimental Items
N

Poncho or Raingear
X

Duct Tape
O

Nail Clippers
O

Trowel/Shovel
O

Camping Mirror (Not Glass)
O

Pillow
O

Hair Brush or Comb
O

Plate, Cup, Utensil Kit
X

Fishing Gear
O

Cooking Kit
X

Nylon Cord
X

Water Filter
O

Sewing Kit
X

Hatchet**
X

Personal Camp Stove***
X/T

Camp Saw
X/T

* One tent per pair of boys. Boys and adults DO NOT SHARE TENTS
**Knifes are only authorized for scouts that have earned their Toten’ Chit
***Matches and other fire starting gear are only authorized for scouts that have earned their Fireman Chit

Don't leave home for the outdoors without these basic items. They could save your life.
THE 10 ESSENTIALS are items every outdoor adventurer should include in his or her pack. The original list was devised in the 1930's by The Mountaineers, a Seattle-based hiking, climbing, and conservation organization, whose members get out in some truly dreadful weather—including in the rainy North Cascades, along the Olympic Peninsula, and on such snow-covered peaks as Mount Rainier.
The Mountaineers' essentials list was designed to keep climbers safe in case of accident, injury, or misadventure. Over time, like any classic, the list has been used and altered, but the core remains the same. Seventy years later, the list is included in many outdoor guides, including the latest edition of the Boy Scout Field book.
Here's what you need—and why.
1. Pocketknife or multipurpose tool.
These enable you to cut strips of cloth into bandages, remove splinters, fix broken eyeglasses, and perform a host of repairs on malfunctioning gear—not to mention cut cheese and open cans.

2. First-aid kit.
Prepackaged first-aid kits for hikers are available at outfitters, but you can customize your kit with your favorite blister treatment and ointments for common outdoor ailments (a topical antihistamine, for example, to take care of itches and rashes). Double your effectiveness with knowledge: Take a 16-hour Wilderness First Aid Basics course from the American Red Cross.

3. Extra clothing.
Above timberline, bring one more clothing layer than you think you'll need. Two rules: Avoid cotton (it dries slowly and keeps moisture close to your skin), and always carry a hat. A windproof, water-resistant fleece jacket can help you withstand ornery mountain conditions. Plastic baggies or extra socks