Outings and Gear
Basic Packing List
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Carry in pocket or in accessible location in pack
- Nylon cord (25' of 1/8" to 3/16")
- Matches in waterproof case
- Pocket knife
- Compass
- Whistle
- Signed permission slip
- Map of area
- Pen
- Sunglasses
- Wallet
- Personal prescription medicines
- Chapstick
Basic Camping Equlpment
- Pack (internal or external; hipbelt; good fit, comfortable)
- Waterproof pack cover (or large garbage bag)
- Warm sleeping bag in stuff sack (20F rated; lightweight)
- Foam sleeping pad
- Tent, with ground cloth**
- Flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb)
- Water bottle(s) (1-2 liters)
- Eating bowl, drinking cup, spoon & fork
- Personal first aid kit
- Plastic garbage bags (at least 2)
- Plastic zip bags for gear (to hold small items)
- Assorted rope & twine
- Insect repellent*
- Sunscreen*
- Small notebook & pen
- Small change (for emergency calls)
- Small sewing repair kit
- Small amount of duct tape
**Either bring your own tent, arrange to sleep in another scout's tent, or arrange with your patrol leader to use a troop tent. The troop owns three 2-4 person Timberline tents.
Clothing
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants
- Hiking boots
- Wool sweater or fleece*
- Jacket/parka*
- Warm hat*
- Warm gloves*
- Long polypro underwear*
- Wool (or other hiking) socks
- Shirt
- Long trousers
- Hiking shorts*
- Swimsuit*
- Undershorts
- Undershirt
- Lightweight shoes (sneakers, Tevas)
- Baseball cap
Toilet Articles
- Soap
- Small towel
- Washcloth
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Comb
- Toilet paper (in plastic bag)
- Metal mirror
Other Ideas
- Boy Scout Handbook
- Trail snacks (dried fruit, granola bar, etc.)
- Camera and film
- Fishing gear
Patrol/Troop Equipment
- Troop first aid kit
- Food
- Pots and pans
- Water ("Jerry") cans
- Cooking utensils
- Dishwashing liquid
- Wash pans
- Sponge/scrub pads
- SOS pads
- Paper towels
- Small saw
- Plastic garbage bags
- Dining fly
- Stoves and fuel
- Duty roster
- Patrol flag
- Coleman lantern (with extra mantles)
- Tarp for firewood
- Fire grate
- Weather report
Scoutmasters
- Chair
Items NOT to Brlng
- TV, radio, Walkman, Gameboy
- Sheath knife, hatchet, or axe
- Fireworks
*Depends on weather.