TROOP 37 CAMPING TRIP CHECKLIST

Wondering what to bring on a camping trip? Our Overnights are typically 3 days and 2 nights, we leave on Friday evening and

return on Sunday afternoon. For trips of longer duration the following suggestions will need to be adjusted for quantities.

The full class “A” uniform is required for travel to and from all activities.

*FAILURE TO BRING REQUIRED ITEMS MAY RESULT IN SCOUT NOT BEING PERMITTED

TO GO ON THE CAMPOUT!

REQUIRED * OPTIONAL

ÿ PERMISSION SLIP TO GO ON CAMPOUT WATCH

ÿ EAT BEFORE ARRIVING AT CHURCH ÿ CAMERA AND FILM (only inexpensive types)

ÿ HIKING BOOTS (for warmth & hiking purposes) ÿ SUNGLASSES

ÿ TENNIS SHOES (for campsite use) ÿ BIBLE/RELIGIOUS READING MATERIAL

ÿ SCOUT UNIFORM ÿ LIP BALM (such as Chap Stick)

ÿ BACKPACK (or duffel bag with shoulder strap) ÿ INSECT REPELLENT

ÿ POCKET KNIFE (only for Scouts with Totin Chip) ÿ CLOTHING REPAIR KIT (needle & thread)

ÿ A CHANGE OF “CIVILIAN” WEATHER RELATED ÿ COMPASS

CLOTHING*FOR EACH DAY OF CAMP (HEAD-TO- ÿ DEODORANT

TOE, INSIDE AND OUT IF DURING COOLER ÿ HANDKERCHIEF OR TISSUES

WEATHER SEASON)

ÿ PJ’S OR SWEATS TO SLEEP IN COOL/COLD WEATHER RELATED CLOTHING

ÿ RAIN GEAR (Poncho or raincoat - even if it’s not rain- 2 long sleeve shirt

ing the day we leave – preferably made of a “breathable” 2 long pants

material) 3 pair of under shorts

ÿ WATER BOTTLE, CANTEEN OR HYDRO PACK 6 plus pair of socks

ÿ FLASHLIGHT AND EXTRA BATTERIES 1 set thermal underwear (top & bottom)

ÿ SUN BLOCK (take even on cloudy days) 1 jacket (winter weight)

ÿ SLEEPING BAG (with a temperature rating of at least 1 knit hat

20° F is suggested 1 gloves

ÿ FOAM PAD WARM/SUMMER RELATED CLOTHING

ÿ MESS KIT (unbreakable plate, bowl, cup) 2 short sleeve shirt

ÿ KNIFE, FORK, SPOON 2 shorts or long pants

ÿ PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT (see Scout Handbook) 3 pair under shorts

ÿ BOY SCOUT HANDBOOK 4 plus pair of socks

ÿ NOTEBOOK & PENCIL/PEN 1 sweatshirt or sweater

ÿ SOAP, TOOTHBRUSH & TOOTHPASTE, 1 jacket (spring/summer weight)

WASH CLOTH & TOWEL, COMB OR BRUSH 1 bathing suit

This list is only a guide. The camper must plan well and use good judgment. Remember the Scout Motto: Be Prepared.

Where are we camping? What time of the year is it. What type of shelter are we using? What is the weather forecast?

In addition, here are some general guidelines about clothing/gear selection to maximize the item’s usefulness year round.

Ø Use what you have, do not buy new cloths just for camping.

Ø Cloths should be comfortable and non constricting (loose is better than tight)

Ø We teach and practice the layering method, many garments can be used for all 4 seasons

Ø Outer Garments should be hooded, wind and water resistant

Ø Inner Garments preferably synthetics, zippered or button down (ease of ventilation)

Ø Under Garments what you own, shirts, shorts (in winter long underwear made from wicking type material)

WHAT NOT TO BRING…

Radios or any sound emitting devices, including game boys.

Clothing items with alcohol or tobacco products logos or advertising text etc.

Candles or Ensence Aerosol sprays

Sheath knives Fireworks, Guns or Archery Equipment

Valuable or sentimental items