Hat

Sunscreen

Baseplate Compass

https://www.scoutshop.org/silva-explorer-pro-657039.html

GPS

https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-Worldwide-Handheld-Navigator/dp/B00542NV32/ref=sr_1_3

The Swiss Army Tinker is a classic model with all the basic needs for a scout.

https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Tinker-Pocket-Knife/dp/B00004YVB4/ref=sr_1_1

You may also want to keep a small sharpening stone with you. A sharp knife is a safe knife!

https://www.amazon.com/AccuSharp-Sharpener-Dual-Sided-Sharpening-Restores/dp/B00AFELMMQ/ref=sr_1_10

Don't forgot about your legs - rain pants are crucial in especially nasty weather. 

Ponchos are another option but they will likely leave your lower legs exposed to the rain and may limit your mobility.

Simple lightweight snacks with high energy content such as trail mix, granola bars, and beef jerky will keep your fueled for adventure.

Food must never be kept in your tent or shelter! It will attract animals from mice to bears and nasty raccoons in between.

Deepening on the camp, food must be locked in the troop trailer, a bear-safe cooler, a bear box, or hung from a tree overnight.

Whether you choose a flashlight or a headlamp, make sure that it has both white and red light. Red light is great in camp because it does not rain your night vision (eyes take at least 20 minutes to adjust to the dark). Light discipline is a leave no trace principle - respect wildlife and other campers by using as little light as necessary.

Flashlight: Buy a simple, small lightweight flashlight as a Maglite that takes standard AA batteries.

Headlamp: Buy a simple headlamp that takes standard AAA batteries. A headlamp is great around camp because you will have your hands free while digging in your backpack, cooking meals, and hiking.

Extra socks and a light jacket. It is important to dress in layers and check the forecast before each outing. Socks and base layer should be moisture wicking material. Wool blends are excellent.

Each scout should carry a basic personal first aid kit. Patrols should have additional first aid supplies to cover larger injuries, and the troop trailer should have a large first aid kit for more severe emergencies.

Stormproof matches

Flint and steel

Reusable bottles: Scouts should bring a water bottle to all events. It is recommended that they buy two 32oz Nalgene bottles so that when they go backpacking they have bottles that can attack to a water filter and contain measurements for cooking.

Hydration packs

Many troops require scouts to tent with a buddy, but our scouts prefer to camp by themselves with their buddy's tent next door.

For a single scout, we recommend a two person tent to allow for the scout to keep all the gear inside of the tent.

For two scouts sharing a tent, we would recommend a four person tent to hold the scouts and their gear.

A tent with a vestibule is also nice, because the scout can keep dirty, wet hiking boots outside of the clean tent in a space that is still protected from the rain.

We also recommend backpacking tents, as they are lighter and easier to carry.

Groundcloth: If a scout wishes to truly sleep under the stars, this is a sheet that goes between the ground and the scout's sleeping pad. IT prevents moisture from traveling up into the scout's sleeping bag.

Tent Footprint: This goes between the tent floor and the ground. It adds an extra layer of protection from debris and also helps to limit moisture in the tent. 

Style: There are several types of sleeping bags, but a scout should consider the most practical type for the camping that they will do in the troop. It is advisable to get a sleeping bag that packs down small into a stuff sack and is light enough for the scout to carry in their pack. This is especially important if the scout wishes to go on any backpacking trips.

Weight: Scouts should look at the weight of the bag. The lighter the better, especially if the scout wishes to go on any backpacking trips.

Temperature: For most camping in PA, a 35 degree will be sufficient year round (with the addition of a liner or thermal underwear in cold weather). The temperature rating is for survival, not comfort, so you might only be comfortable down to 50 degrees in a 35 degree bag.

Liner: A liner can be used to add a few extra degrees of warmth to the bag in cold weather. Even in the summer, many people choose to use a liner to keep their sweat and dirt on their skin off of the sleeping bag itself.

Types: There are two types to consider - foam pads and air mattresses. A foam pad can be extremely light, while air mattresses can be more comfortable and may provide a higher R-value.

R value: The higher the R-value, the better it will insulate and keep the scout warm.

Weight: Lighter is always better. Consider the distance the scout will have to carry the pad. It is better to invest in a lighter pad with a higher R-value early on to be prepare for both backpacking trips and winter trips.

Setup: It is much faster to roll out a foam pad than it is to inflate an air mattress. Time isn't usually an issue though, so taking a few minutes to inflate an air mattress will be just fine.

A backpack isn't just for backpacking trips - it can and should be used for all weekend camping trips. If a scout cant find two days of clothing unto a backpack the scout is packing too much stuff!

The two most important factors to consider: torso size and weight

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpack.html

https://scoutlife.org/outdoors/guygear/8296/backpack-buying-guide/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4QYVG9Y?th=1

https://www.rei.com/product/235357/rei-co-op-tarn-40-pack-kids

You should already have one of these for every outdoor activitiy. It should always hold your ten essentials and your scout handbook in a zip lock bag.

https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-daypack

Avoid cotton - it does not provide warmth when wet and does not wick moisture away from the skin.

Wool socks will keep your feet warm warm even when wet. There are greate wool/synthetic blends available to choose from.

Synthetic socks will hep to wick moisture aware from your skin, helping to prevent blisters.

Extra pairs of socks are a must! Keep them safe and dry by packing them in a Ziploc bag.

During the colder months, layering is the key to a great experience. Your base layers should be moisture wicking material that will keep you warm. Look into synthetic or wool.

A water bottle is fine as long as you can carry it in a side pocket on your day pack or if it has a should strap to carry it. Nalgene bottles are preferred choice among outdoor enthusiasts.

You may also consider a water pack that can fit your ten essentials within it. Many hiking day packs have water bladders built into them.

Every try to hold a flashlight for yourself while tying a knot at night?! Every scout should buy a headlamp with both red and white light. Red lights are very important because they will help you retain your night vision and will not blind other scouts as easily as a white light. Always keep your lights pointed away from each others faces!

Energizer Headlamp with red LED

Leatherman is a popular brand for a multitool. One of the distinctive features of a multi tool is that it has pliers and screwdrivers in addition to blades. This can come in very handing if the scout needs to repair anything on a camping trip.

Leatherman 

You never know when you might need to reinforce a leaky tent! This method of shelter will reinforce your scout knot knowledge!

An 8'x10' tarp will work well to cover your canvas tent at summer camp if it starts to leak.

Ozark Trail and GSI both make a plastic mess kits that are lightweight and great for weekend camping trips.

Ozark Trail Mess Kit

GSI Mess Kit

Hygiene Kit

Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, nail clippers, and tweezers will keep you clean. Don't forget deodorant, soup and a small washcloth!

Baby wipes can also be used to clean yourself up when showers are not available!

Stay Clean on the Trail

This is a must for comfortably sitting around a campfire. Any camp chair that packs up nicely will do.

While an internal frame backpack is great for weekends, scouts need a lot more gear for resident camp. Each scout shold purchase a footlocker that can fit all of their gear for a week. If it doesn't all fit in a footlocker and a daypack, the scout is bringing too much gear!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2DG6TSQ?ref_=ppx_hzod_image_dt_b_fed_asin_title_0_0&th=1

Bath towel: Scouts need to bathe at camp! And no, the lake and pool do not count!

Beach Towel: Scouts will spend time in the lake or pool at camp and will need to bring their own towel.

You will be swimming in either a pool or a lake! Camps provide specific requirements as to the type of swimsuits allowed, i.e.: no speedos for boys and men!

Mosquitos, spiders, and other bugs vary from camp to camp - its best to be prepared with this item in your footlocker! Mosquitos, spiders, ticks, mice, snakes.... what else would you like to keep outside of your sleeping bag?

Mosquito Oasis

Pop Up

Clothes Line

Tarps

Knot Practice

Tieing the skits on the bottom of the tent closed

A mesh laundry bag will help you to keep your dirty clothes separate from the clean clothes. This is important so that you can keep organized.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7V8YZV8

$3 slushes and ice cream

$20 souvenir knives

$40 t-shirts

Water Shoes or crocs can be worn inside of canoes and other boats at camp.

Liquid fuel stoves

Canister stoves

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-stove.html

Personal: Personal water filters like Sawyer mini or squeeze can attack to regular water bottles and save a scout's life in the backcountry.

Group: Each group of scouts, ie: patrol, should carry a larger pump-style water filter to quickly clean water for meals and refilling water bottles on quick stops along the trail.

Katadyn Hiker Pro

Sawyer Squeeze