Carry in pocket or in accessible location in pack
- Nylon cord (25-100′ of 1/8″ to 3/16″)
- Matches in waterproof case
- Pocket knife
- Signed permission slip
- Pen/pencil
- Sunglasses
- Wallet (With some money for trading post ($20-$50))
- Personal prescription medicine (To be turned into camp nurse)
- Lip balm/Chapstick with spf
Basic Camping Equipment
- Pack (internal or external; hipbelt; good fit, comfortable)
- Rubbermaid tote or similar/ Large Duffel bag
- Waterproof pack cover (or large garbage bag)
- Warm sleeping bag in stuff sack (20F rated; lightweight)
- Foam or inflatable sleeping pad (no air mattresses)
- Flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb)
- Water bottle(s) (1-2 liters)
- Personal first aid kit
- Plastic garbage bags (at least 1)
- Plastic zip bags for gear (to hold small items)
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen (we recommend waterproof SPF 50+)
- Small notebook & pencil
- Small sewing repair kit
- Small amount of duct tape
- Daypack
Clothing
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants
- Hiking boots
- Fleece
- Jacket
- 9-14 pairs socks
- Scout Shirt (minimum 1)
- Scout pants (minimum 1)
- Scout belt
- Scout Neckerchief & Slide
- Long trousers (minimum 3)
- Shorts (Minimum 3)
- Swimsuit (minimum 1)
- Tee-shirt (minimum 6)
- Undershirt
- Lightweight shoes (Sneakers, Tevas)
- Baseball cap
Toilet Articles
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Small towel
- Washcloth
- Large towel (Minimum 2; one for lake, and one for bathing)
- 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.