Camping Gear Checklist

Sleeping bag

Sleeping pad or mat

Clothing appropriate for the weather

Rain gear

Sleeping clothes, to be used ONLY for that purpose

Extra stocking cap for sleeping

Extra socks and shoes (hiking boots are the preferred footwear)

Flashlight and extra batteries

Mess kit or equivalent

Water bottle or canteen

Scout Handbook

Notepad and pen or pencil

Medication and instructions (collected by the health officer before departure)

Something to stow your gear in (backpack, duffel bag, etc.)

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

Pillow

Pocketknife (with Totin’ Chip)

Compass

Camera and film

Small book

DO NOT BRING:

Radios or electronic devices, such as handheld games

Excessive food or snack items

Notes: 

Watch the weather forecast, and pack accordingly!