Camping Gear List

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General Camping Equipment List

  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Pillow
  • Rain gear
  • Flashlight + batteries
  • Pocket knife
  • Toiletries
  • Sunscreen
  • Clothing (one set/ day, +1)
  • Long pants
  • Long shirt
  • Extra socks
  • Extra shoes (no open toe)
  • Mess kit w/ utensils
  • Cup
  • Water bottle (canteen)
  • Day pack (e.g. “book bag”)
  • Chair (?)
  • Insect repellant (no aerosols)
  • Scout Handbook
  • Pen & paper
  • A watch
  • Prescribed medications
  • Ensure inhalers are full!
  • Must notify SM

Summer Camp

  • All of the above (General List)
  • A watch!
  • Sheet for inside sleeping bag (helps prevent you sticking to nylon)
  • Dirty clothes bag
  • A watch!
  • Rope for clothes line
  • Towels and wash rag
  • A watch!
  • Shower shoes (flip-flops, shower only)
  • Bathing suit and towel

 

Winter Camping

  • General Equipment List
  • Winter hat
  • Gloves (2 pairs)
  • Scarf
  • Winter boots
  • Warm socks
  • Long underwear
  • NO shorts

Remember dressing in layers is important! Kids get overheated with activity, so allow them to peel off layers, or add them. A single warm coat can cause them to wear no coat at all. Options (layers or warm coat) is important.

Put your last name or initials on everything!