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What a Scout
Should Pack
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Perhaps
the best part about scouting is the camping trips. From hot weather
camping to the freeze-o-ree, a scout must be prepared. The following
is a list to help the scout decide what to pack for camping. Items
can be added or removed depending on the type and time of year the scout
is camping.
Appropriate clothing for weather conditions both predicted and NOT predicted.
Pack extra clothing in case scout becomes wet.
Backpack fitted to the scout with external
frames. Consider a rain cover for backpack as well.
Blanket if camping in cold weather.
Place blanket inside sleeping bag. The scout should always
change clothes immediately before sleeping if camping in cold weather.
This will ensure that sweat will not be on the clothes the camper
is sleeping in, which will cause the scout to become chilled.
Boots for Rain or Water Shoes in the
Summer
Bug Spray
Camera, disposable is best, packed in
a ziplock bag and marked with name and phone number.
Camp soap, found in a bottle, which
can be used for the body and hair as well as for dishes and other items.
Camping stool, sometimes used for fishing. These are about a foot high and are shaped like a
tripod. They are easy to fold and store and can be carried
on a belt.
Clothing - As a precaution, pack all
clothes in large ziplock bags in case it rains. Some scouts
will put together an outfit for each day - lay out your
pants, place your shirt, underwear and socks in it and roll it up tightly.
Place in a large ziplock storage bag. Each day, simply pull out one
bag. If your backpack becomes wet from rain, all of your clothes will
remain dry. (But honestly, have you ever known your scout
to even change clothes on a weekend camping trip!?)
Compass and Map
Cup
First Aid and Sewing Kits
Flashlight and Spare Batteries
Flint
or Water Proof Matches
Gloves if camping in cold weather.
Waterproof is best.
Hand warmers
Hat to provide shade in summer.
Hiking boots sprayed with waterproof
sealer.
Lantern and Spare Batteries
Mess kit including Utensils
Mosquito Net if at Week Summer Camp -
May Need Dowels and Duck Tape to Attach to Cot
Pillow
Playing Cards
Pocket Knife and Totem Chip
Rain Gear - Boots and Rain Cape or Rain
Poncho
Roll (Mat that is placed under the sleeping
bag to provide comfort)
Rope
Scout Book
Sleeping bag, malleable (sometimes called
mateable) with stuff sack, mummy, preferably 0 or 20 degrees.
Some large ziplock bags to store wet
clothes or dirty items in.
Sunscreen
Swimsuit
Toilet Paper
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Towel and Washcloth
Uniform
Water bottle or canteen.
Winter hat if
camping in cold weather.
Scout can use the type that will fit over the face, leaving a hole
for eyes, mouth and nose.
