Packing List
(1) Items in [brackets] should be left (if clean) in pack from overnight to overnight. Items in (parentheses) are hints or explanations. Items in italics are suggested, but not required
(2) Preferred material in order of comfort is 1) wool, 2) polyester, 3) cotton.
(3) Personal knives are allowed if they are “locking” blades. No sheath knives, no switchblades. Personal saws are ok, but No personal axes.
(4) Don’t bring electronics except small inexpensive radios.
(5) Money should be restricted to small amounts. ($5.00 for a patch and a soda, for example.)
(6) Food should be limited to fruit and small snacks. (Required bag lunches and drinks will be announced).
(7) This list is recommended, but is far from complete. As your scout becomes more involved he may require additional equipment. See pages 224-225, 208-210, 203-204, and 264 of the Handbook.
[ ] Sleeping bag with stuffsack (20 degree rating MINIMUM -- 0 degree is best)
[ ] Foam sleeping pad or “Thermarest” type air matress, and camping pillow
[ ] Backpack (external frame for beginners)
[ ] Day pack (like a book bag with arm straps) or large fanny pack
[ ] Waterproof, insulated hiking boots
[ ] [Raingear (good pancho or rainsuit)]
[ ] [Extra Sneakers & Socks in a plastic bag]
[ ] [Extra underpants and undershirt in plastic bag]
[ ] [2- 30 gallon plastic trash bags]
[ ] Scout Handbook
[ ] Camera & film (disposable is a nice option)
[ ] [Flashlight (w/ batteries turned around)] Note: test batteries before the trip
[ ] Knife (must be “lock-back” if not an official Scout knife
[ ] [Sharpening stone]
[ ] Compass (orienteering compass strongly preferred)
[ ] [Canteen or watertight water bottle]
[ ] Watch
[ ] [Individual Mess Kit (pan, plate, cup)]
[ ] [Eating Utensils (knife, fork, spoon)]
[ ] [Strike-on-box wooden matches]
[ ] Toilet paper and plastic urinal (may be peanut butter jar w/ cap)
[ ] [Hygiene kit (soap, toothpaste/brush, comb, medications, facetowel)]
[ ] [Personal First aid kit]
Clothing to pack
[ ] Extra Hat & gloves
[ ] Pajamas or sweats (for sleeping only)
[ ] Underwear (tops and bottoms) long-johns if weather-appropriate.
[ ] Poly-blend shirt or flannel*
[ ] Poly-blend pants like Scout pants or "camouflage" pants with cargo pockets
[ ] 2- pair wool (best), poly-blend (good) socks*
[ ] Sweatshirt w/ hood
Clothing to wear (uniformed trips will be announced)
[ ] Hat & jacket, coat or sweatshirt appropriate for the weather
[ ] Underwear - long johns if weather-appropriate.*
[ ] Poly blend pants (best) or jeans, (never wear sweats) and shirt*
[ ] Hiking boots (NO SNEAKERS), wool or poly blend socks*
*Cotton is least desirable, as it will absorb perspiration and hold it.