1 COTTON ONLY T-SHIRT for sleeping (keep in sleeping bag)
1 LONG-SLEEVED T-SHIRT
2 extra sets of UNDERWEAR (boxer-type help prevent rashes)
2 extra pair SOCKS (moisture wicking helps)
1 pair WATERPROOF BOOTS (for rain and mud)
PLASTIC BAGS (newspaper or bread wrappers, or plastic grocery bags to go under socks in case of wet leather boots)
1 pair TENNIS OR LIGHT-WEIGHT SHOES (No open-toed shoes allowed on campouts!)
HAT (breathable; wide-rimmed protects ears from sunburn)
(opt) BANDANA (general utility)
STOCKING CAP (for sleeping only; designed to stay on at night)
LIGHT JACKET or WIND BREAKER
SLEEPING BAG (rated for 50˚ F or above)
BLANKET or SHEET (for those really warm nights when you don't want to sleep IN your sleeping bag)
FOAM SLEEPING PAD (or about 2-3" of newspapers under your sleeping bag)
MESS-KIT (Bowl, Cup, Fork, Spoon, Plate -- heavy-duty plastic is warmer than metal)
2 pre-filled, one-quart WATER BOTTLES ("Nalgene" Bottles can be filled with hot water for inside sleeping bag)
FLASHLIGHT, with EXTRA BATTERIES and BULB
SMALL FIRST AID KIT (You can make your own: BSA Handbook, p. 289.)
PEN, PENCIL, SMALL NOTEBOOK, BSA HANDBOOK (No, you can't borrow ours.)
CLEAN-UP KIT (Small Hand Soap or Hand Sanitizer, Small Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Comb, Floss, Fast-Drying Camp Towel)
SUNSCREEN, LIP BALM, INSECT REPELLANT (non-aerosol, as aerosol damages tents)
GOLD BOND or HYDRO-CORTIZONE for rashes
TOILET PAPER (Half a roll in a Zip-Lock bag)
(opt) CAMERA/FILM
(opt) BATTERY-OPERATED FAN (for those really hot nights; look for fans that don't use lots of batteries)
TRIPOD CAMP STOOL
1 large TRASH BAG (Prevents items from getting wet: ie, sleeping bag, backpack, etc. Can also be used to haul wet things home.)
What NOT to bring:
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (Cell phones, iPods, Game devices may ONLY be used when traveling to and from the campout.
PERSONAL FOOD/DRINK (You are limited to what your patrol selects to have at the campouts. Be advised that bringing your own staff of food attracks animals that you do NOT want in your tent. It HAS happened to scouts, so DON'T do it!)
LAWN CHAIR (Only adults and/or eagle scouts are allowed to bring lawn chairs on weekend campouts. Bring a camp stool instead.)
Packing Tips:
Mark all items (including shoes) with a Sharpie; include name and troop number. Items do get mixed up in the tents and left around the campsite.
Pack items in multiple, large Zip-Loc bags; write name on bags. This not only keep items dry, but also help keep your scout organized. Rolling clothes tightly and squeezing all air out of bags before packing saves room.
Clip flashlight and water bottle to carabiner at departure. Often we have to set up camp in the dark.
Pack or load your backpack/camp box in reverse order of when you will need the items. Rain gear, hat and jacket should be on top.
Bring a small roll of duct tape. It fixes almost anything from equipment to preventing blisters on your feet.
