Celebrating 50 Years of Scouting 1957-2007
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Personal Equipment
• Towel (beach & shower)
• Wash cloth
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Sandals or "flip-flops"
• Insect repellant
• Sunscreen
• Trail guides, maps & compass
• Backpack
• Canteen
• Toilet paper
• Tissues
• Prescription medicine
• Sweater or light jacket
• Heavy coat
• Rain and wind gear
• Hats & Gloves
• Sunglasses
• Bathing suit
• At least 2 pairs of footwear
• Sleeping mats
• Sleeping bag
• Blankets
• Pillow
• 2 pairs of Pants
• 3 pairs of socks &
undergarments
• Mess Kit with Utensils
Other Equipment
• Flashlight & batteries• Small shovel
• Hammer
• Scissors
• Camping knife, army knife
• Camping saw
• Waterproof matches
• "Fire starters"
• Fire wood• Floats
• Frisbee, soccer ball, volleyball, etc.
• Board Games
• Deck of cards
• Books
• Camera & film
• Binoculars
• Bird & Plant ID Books
• Lounge chairs
For Summer Camp-Full Class A Uniform
Gear for General Troop Camping
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Weight is Essential when Packing
Hiking Boots
Backpack with padded hip belt
Waterproof nylon pack cover
6-12 Ziploc plastic bags (gallon size)
Sleeping bag in plastic bag
Straps to hold sleeping bag
Foam sleeping pad
1 long pants (not jeans)
hiking shorts
2 short sleeve shirts
2 pairs heavy socks
2 pairs lighter inner socks
Underwear
1 sturdy rain suit
Cup/Bowl/Spoon
1 sweater or jacket (fleece)
Sneakers or Teva Sandals
Sunglasses
Sunscreen SPF 15 or greater
Insect repellant
Sleep clothes - t-shirt, gym shorts
Flashlight/headlamp with new
batteries
3 or 4 one qt. water bottles (full)
Compass
Toothbrush & toothpaste
1 hat or cap
1 long sleeve shirt
1 stocking cap
1 pair glove liners or mittens
1 pair glove liners or mittens
Gear for Backpacking Trips
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