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Uniforms

Scouts wear their Class A uniform to meetings and while traveling. Unit number patches (7) can be purchased from the troop or individual numbers can be purchased from Scouting America.

Burdett & Son on Texas Avenue usually has uniform pieces in stock and will also order additional or out-of-stock items. You can also order from scoutshop.org.

Each scout must have a personal Scout Handbook. A Handbook Cover is recommended to help protect and prolong the life of the book. The Handbook should be brought to each meeting.

The Class A uniform (Field Uniform) includes:

• Khaki shirt

• Activity Uniform (Class B) - shirt ordered through the troop, wear under Class A shirt and for campouts  

• Olive bottoms

• Olive belt

• Olive shoulder loops (3)

• Sam Houston Area Council shoulder patch (6)

• World Crest patch (4)

Leadership Position (8) and Rank (5) patches will be added as the scout progresses in scouting.

Camping Gear Checklist

This list includes the 10 Scouting Essentials

• Backpack to transport the gear below, optional smaller daypack for day hikes

• Field uniform (Class A) - for travel

• Activity shirts (Class B)

• Closed-toe walking shoes or hiking boots, camp shoes

• Clothing* appropriate for weather, socks, extra socks, underwear, sleeping clothes, long-sleeve shirt for sun

• Wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses

• Rain gear

• Flashlight/headlamp, lantern, extra batteries

• Personal first aid kit, moleskin

• Compass, map, whistle

• Firestarter/matches (in waterproof container) 

• Water bottle, water bladder or canteen (filled)

• Pocket knife, multitool

• Trail food, snacks (not kept in tent)

• Sleeping bag (check sleeping bag ratings)

• Sleeping bag liner/sheet

• Pillow

• Sleeping pad/yoga mat

• Sunscreen, SPF lip balm, bug spray

• Chapstick

• Brush/comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant

• Medications in a ziploc bag with your name on it (medications given to scout leader)

• Toilet paper/wipes

• Camping chair

• Mess kit, mug

• Shemagh (recommended)

• Paracord (recommended)

• Scoutbook (recommended)

• Bible, reading book (optional)

• Hammock and straps (optional)

Summer Camp additions

• Footlocker to store personal gear

• Multiple Class B activity shirts (wear daily)

• Long pants (or jeans depending on merit badge classes)

• Swimsuit, rash guard

• Cot

• Notepad, pens/pencils

• Battery-powered fan/light, extra batteries

• Water/shower shoes

• Lanyard with attached bottles for soaps (unscented soaps will be less likely to attract bugs or other wildlife)

• 2 quick-dry towels (swimming and shower)

• washcloth or loofah

• Daypack

• Spending money - pit stops, camp Trading Post

• Camp mug and/or other items for branding

• Tarp (10x10 or smaller) or bathroom/small rug for pallet floor (optional)