Scouting "Six Essentials"

• First aid kit

• Filled water bottle

• Flashlight (with extra batteries)

• Trail food (do not store in tent)

• Sun protection (sunscreen and a hat)

• Whistle

Camping Gear

• Tent (with stakes, rain fly, and guylines; mallet)

• Ground tarp/footprint

• Sleeping bag (rated for season/weather)

• Sleeping pad, air mattress, or cot

• Pillow (or stuff sack filled with clothes)

• Camp chair or lightweight stool

Clothing

• Scout uniform (for flag ceremonies/pack events)

• Pack T-shirt or casual shirts

• Weather-appropriate pants/shorts

• Underwear (1 pair per day + extra)

• Socks (1 pair per day + extra)

• Belt

• Pajamas or sleepwear

• Warm layers (fleece/sweatshirt/jacket)

• Rain gear (rain jacket/poncho, waterproof shoes)

• Hat (sun hat and/or warm hat, depending on weather)

• Closed-toe shoes (hiking boots or sneakers)

• Extra shoes (optional, but handy if wet/muddy)

• Swimsuit, towel

Toiletries (Note: most sites don't have showers)

• Toothbrush & toothpaste

• Soap & shampoo (biodegradable preferred)

• Towel & washcloth

• Comb/brush

• Sunscreen

• Bug repellent

• Lip balm with SPF

• Earplugs, eyeshades

• Small pack of tissues or wipes

• Toilet paper
  
  

Eating & Cooking

• Mess kit (plate, bowl, cup, utensils, mesh bag for drying)

• Extra snacks (optional, do not store in tent)

• Cooler or food bag (if family responsible for meals)

• Soap (biodegradable preferred)

• Water jug for replenishing bottles and cooking (1 gal/person/day)
  
  

Other Essentials

• Personal medications (in original container)

• Small backpack/daypack

• Flashlight, headlamp, lantern (with extra batteries)

• Camp blanket

• Scout handbook

• Trash bags (trash, laundry, etc)

Optional / Nice-to-Have

• Camera

• Sunglasses

• Book or cards for downtime (no screen time)

• Notebook and pencil

• Binoculars

• Small stuffed animal for younger scouts

Parent/Adult Leader Gear

• Camping stove, propane

• Cooking equipment

• Firewood, charcoal (if allowed)

• Folding table

• Extra tarps or canopy

• Phone charger

• Two way radios

• Cash