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
- Signed permission slip
- Map of area
- Pen/pencil
- Sunglasses
- Wallet
- Personal prescription medicines
- Lip balm/Chapstick
Basic Camping Equipment
- 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 or inflatable sleeping pad (no air mattresses)
- 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 & pencil
- 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 leader to use a troop tent. The troop owns eight 2-3 person Eureka tents as well as a few other various tents.
Clothing
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants
- Hiking boots
- Wool sweater or fleece*
- Jacket/parka*
- Warm hat*
- Warm gloves*
- Long non cotton 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 camp mirror
Other Essentials
- Boy Scout Handbook
- Flashlights
- Trail snacks (dried fruit, granola bar, etc.)
- Camera and film or rugged digital camera
Miscellaneous
- Camp Chair (You are responsible for your own sitting implement, if you do not bring one, one will not be lent to you.)
- Playing Cards
Items NOT to Bring
- Cell Phones, Handheld Gaming devices, TV, iPod/MP3/Walkman,
- Sheath knife, hatchet, or axe
- Fireworks
*Depends on weather.