Personal and Troop Camping Gear Checklist

(Plan carefully for a full week at camp)

Overnight camping gear

• Scouts BSA Handbook

• Backpack or duffel bag

• Sleeping pad

• Sleeping Bag

• Pillow

• Ground cloth

Clothing for the Season (Highs in lower 80’, lows in upper 40’s)

• BSA Scout shirt (worn to camp and worn while at camp)

• Short sleeve shirts

• Hiking shorts

• Long pants

• Underwear

• Socks (bring extra pairs)

• Hat

• Sweatshirt

• Warm jacket

• Pajamas or sleepwear

• Sturdy shoes for hiking

• Spare pair of shoes

• Rain jacket or poncho

• Swimsuit

• Water shoes

Personal Hygiene Kit

• Soap

• Shampoo

• Toothbrush

• Toothpaste

• Dental floss

• Deodorant

• Hand sanitizer

• Shaving kit (if needed)

• Washcloth

• Towel

Outdoor Essentials

• Pocketknife (Only folding knives allowed)

• Personal first aid kit

• Water bottle (required)

• Flashlight (with extra batteries)

• Sun protection (sunscreen, lip balm)

• Compass

• Insect repellent (The mosquitoes can be heavy)

Personal Extras (Optional)

• Watch

• Notebook or binder with paper

• Pencil or pen

• Sunglasses

• Gloves (for cool weather)

• Hat for sleeping in

• Money for trading post

  • Money to pay for crafts that they have signed up for

  • Money for snack

Any other items your son would like to bring that would help him be more comfortable at camp