Boy Scout Troop 315

Personal Gear Checklist – Adjust quantities and list based on length and type of trip.

Clothing

• Uniform shirt and pants

• Shirts

• Pants or shorts

• Hiking socks - wool preferred

• Hiking boots or heavy shoes

• Regular socks

• Extra shoes or sneakers

• Poncho or rain coat & rain pants

• Underwear

• Sweatshirt or sweater 

• Sleepwear

For cold weather:

• Heavy jacket

• Winter hat 

• Gloves

• Thermal underwear

• Scarf

• Warm socks for sleeping

Personal Care

• Medications (with directions) - to be administered by a troop leader only

• Soap

• Toothbrush and toothpaste

• Deodorant

• Comb

• Washcloth and small towel

• Toilet paper (small roll)

• Sunscreen

• Insect Repellent

• Hand sanatizer

• Eyeglasses (if worn) and case

• Tissues

Camping Gear

• Backpack or duffel bag

• Sleeping bag

• Pillow (Travel size)

• Ground pad/ air mattress

• Mess kit and utensils

• Cup for hot or cold drinks

• Scout Handbook (in large zip lock bag)

• Camp Chair

• Canteen or water bottle

• Pocketknife (with Tote’N Chip only)

• Hat and Sunglasses

• Personal first aid kit

• Flashlight / headlamp (batteries if needed)

• Compass

• Notebook and pencil

• Money (small amount)

• Matches / fire starter

• Clothesline

• Watch

Optional Gear

• Extra blanket for sleeping bag or tent ground insulation

• Shower towel/ shower shoes (depending on trip location)

• Camera (batteries if needed)

• Bathing suit / towel / goggles

• Water shoes

• Hiking stick/ poles

• Pocket/ travel games

• Lantern (battery powered)

• Backpacking shovel

Additionally for Summer Camp

• Footlocker & lock

• Mosquito net

• Merit badge prerequisites

• Closed-toe water shoes

• Hanger for uniform

• Daypack

Additionally for Canoeing/ Water Sports

• Waterproof bag/ dry bag for gear

• Canoeing gloves/ workout gloves (or similar) to prevent blisters

• Kneeling pad/ foam pad

Things to LEAVE HOME

• Sheath knives or other long blade knives

• Computers, Tablets, Cell phones

• Video games, and other electronics

• Radios, speakers, etc.

• Candles & candle lanterns

• Any type of flammable liquids (i.e. lighter fluid)

• Snacks and other food

Notes

1. Other than the travel meal, Scouts should not bring food of their own on any camping trip. If it is necessary for him to bring food, please inform a leader so we can keep track.

2. Clothes should be adjusted to match expected weather conditions.

3. Always include a complete set of clean, dry clothes for sleeping.

4. All Scouts will travel to and from camping trips in uniform.

5. Put your name and “Troop 315” on all your clothes and gear.

6. Scout leaders will hold and distribute all medications for Scouts.

7. Any questions?  Ask your Scout leaders.