Camping Gear

The Boy Scout Handbook's Camping chapter (pages 216-245) has a good discussion of what gear to bring and why. Note especially the "10 Scout Outdoor Essentials" (page 224).
Troop174 Backpack Checklist, as explained in Troop174 Backpacking Equipment Recommendations.
Low-Impact Camping: Pack light using Leave No Trace principles. Pack In and Pack Out Waste. Catholes: Disposal of Human Waste.
In cold weather review: Warm Tips, Thrill to the Chill (see "Internet Sources"), Cold WeatherCamping Word Document from Peter H.
No duffle bags.
Tent Return Form. (print out and fill in by hand PDF.) Return with tent after drying it out. National Distribution Center mail order. Westchester-Putnam BSA Scout Shop and Council Office, 41 Saw Mill River Rd. (9A), Hawthorne, NY 10532.