There are three terms used for packs.  DAY PACK, OVERNIGHT PACK and LONG TERM PACK.  These terms apply to what you must pack in the pack.  They DO NOT indicate the TYPE or STYLE of pack.

Please wear the following when going on a camp or hike.  TWO PAIR OF SOCKS (1 THIN, 1 THICK) BOOTS, BALLCAP,  BEST IS A HAT WHICH WILL COVER YOUR EARS,  and a BELT. A  CANTEEN (Plastic water bottle with a cover that attaches to your belt is the best).

      A DAY PACK—USED FOR DAY HIKES
  THE CLOTHES YOU ARE WEARING PLUS.

1. ONE COMPLETE CHANGE OF UNDERWEAR.
2. ONE LONG SLEEVE SHIRT.
3. ONE PAIR OF TROUSERS (DENIM).
4. PONCHO, WINDBREAKER.
5. SOCKS -2 PAIR THIN COTTON, 2  PAIR  OF  THICK
(WOOL IS BEST)
6.  PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT W/SUNSCREEN AND CHAPSTICK.
7. FOOT POWDER.
8. SOAP AND SMALL TOWEL,1 ROLL OF TOILET PAPER.
9. SCOUT HANDBOOK, NOTEBOOK AND PENCIL.
10. METAL KNIFE, FORK, SPOON, 1 PLASTIC CUP (NON COLLAPSING TYPE). WE USE PAPER PLATES FOR SANITARY REASONS.

AN OVERNIGHT PACK IS USED FOR CAMPS OF 2-4 DAYS.
      THE CLOTHES YOU ARE WEARING PLUS.
  1.  TENNIS SHOES.
2.  SLEEPING BAG, Plastic GROUND CLOTH (same size as sleeping bag), FOAM PAD (if you wish).
3.  TWO COMPLETE CHANGES OF UNDERWEAR.
4.  TWO LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS, TWO PAIR OF TROUSERS (DENIM).
5.  PONCHO, WINDBREAKER, SWEATER, STOCKING CAP, THERMAL UNDERWEAR.
6.  FOUR PAIR OF SOCKS -2 PR. THIN COTTON, 2 PR. THICK (WOOL IS BEST).
7.  PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT W/SUNSCREEN.
8.  FOOT POWDER, TOOTH PASTE (small tube please) & TOOTHBRUSH.
9. SOAP AND LARGE TOWEL, 1 ROLL OF TOILET PAPER.SHAMPOO
10. SCOUT HANDBOOK, NOTEBOOK AND PENCIL,    11. METAL KNIFE, FORK, SPOON, 2 PLASTIC CUPS (NON COLLAPSING TYPE).
12. GLOVES 1 PR. WORK (LEATHER PALMS), 1 PR. WARM WATERPROOF.
13. INSECT REPELLANT (OIL, LOTION or GEL TYPE no sprays or pumps), MATCHES, POCKET KNIFE. and Tote and Chip Card
14. FLASHLIGHT, EXTRA BATTERIES and bulb if possible.
15. 3 PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS. 
16. 25 FEET OF NYLON CORD NOT TO EXCEED 1/4"DIAMETER.
18. ONE MORE COMPLETE CHANGE OF UNDERWEAR, 1 PR. BEAT UP TENNIS SHOES OR
WATER SHOES WITH THICK SOLES.
19. ONE MORE LONG SLEEVE SHIRT & PAIR OF
TROUSERS (DENIM).
20. SHORTS, T-SHIRT, SWIM SUIT, EXTRA PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG.
21.  6 PAIR OF SOCKS -3 PAIR THIN COTTON or NYLON,  3 PAIR THICK. (WOOL IS BEST)
TOTAL OF 10.
22. 1/2 CUP OF POWDERED DETERGENT (Wrap tightly in a plastic bag).
23. YOUR OWN SPENDING MONEY

                  ALWAYS OPTIONAL

RELIGIOUS TRACTS, BIBLE, MERIT BADGE BOOKS, OTHER READING MATTER (AS PERMITTED BY YOUR PARENTS). FRISBEE FISHING GEAR (LICENSE IF REQUIRED), CAMERA, FILM AND BATTERIES. CHESS, AND OTHER BOARD GAMES. 
NO ELECTRONIC GAMES, RADIOS, T.V. CD OR MP3 OR TAPE PLAYERS.  EVERYTHING IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND IF LOST, AT YOUR RISK.  WHEN BACKPACKING MOST OF THESE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND IN THE VEHICLES.  
MARK ALL YOUR CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, INITIALS ARE O.K., NAMES ARE BETTER.  WATER PROOF MARKING INK A MUST.

WINTER CAMP ITEMS  WILL MAKE YOUR NIGHTS  AND DAYS EASIER.

1. HEAVY WARM WATER REPELLANT COAT.
2.  EXTRA BLANKET(s).
3. EXTRA WATERPROOF GLOVES OR MITTENS.
4. SLEEPING PAD TO INSULATE YOUR BODY FROM THE COLD GROUND
TROOP 200 EQUIPMENT LIST
A LONG TERM PACK FOR MORE THAN 4 DAYS 
ALL OF THE ITEMS ABOVE PLUS. 
17. A SURVIVAL KIT IF YOU HAVE MADE ONE
FORBIDDEN ITEMS****FOR YOUR SAFETY  DO NOT BRING*****FORBIDDEN ITEMS

MOUSSE or HAIR GEL, DEODORANTS, SWEET SMELLING SOAPS, SHAMPOOS & DETERGENTS.  ALL PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDING TOILET PAPER, MUST HAVE NO ODOR .

IF IT SMELLS GOOD TO YOU—-IT WILL SMELL GOOD TO THINGS THAT WANT TO EAT YOU!