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Camping Gear

This is an extended, general, all-purpose packing list for campouts, backpacking trips, and other overnights.

A trip preparation checklist for adult trip leaders is also available [PDF]

This list is intended to supplement (not supplant) equipment lists attached to each trip's permission slip. It should only be used as a guide to the kind of things you might want to bring on a trip, and as a guide for planning future equipment purchase.

• Clothing (as appropriate for the season)
  • Avoid cotton where possible
  • Weekend minimum: One set to wear plus one spare
  • Basic clothing:
    • Shirt
    • Pants
    • Sweater
    • Underwear
    • Socks
  • Outdoor clothing (as appropriate for the season):
    • Boots, hiking or snow
    • Sneakers (in dry weather)
    • Woolen boot socks
    • Warm hat / sun hat
    • Warm gloves
    • Waterproof jacket
    • Waterproof pants
    • Outdoor coat or jacket
• Sleeping
  • Sleeping bag (appropriate rating)
  • Foam sleeping pad
  • Dry clothes to sleep in
• Toilet Kit
  • Soap
  • Wash cloth
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Small towel
  • Toilet paper
  • Comb
• Eating
  • Plate
  • Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Fork
  • Knife
  • Mug
• Outdoor Essentials
  • Water bottle (filled)
  • Pocketknife
  • Flashlight
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug repellant
  • Pencil or pen
  • Notebook
  • Pocket money
  • Boy Scout Handbook
• Patrol leader extras
  • First-aid kit
  • Waterproof matches
  • Fire starter
  • Compass
  • Whistle
• Personal (optional)
  • Watch
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Camp pillow
• Pack
  • Backpack or duffle (as appropriate)
  • Plastic bags for all contents (trash and 'ziploc')
  • Straps or ties

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Last modified: October 12, 2005