Basic Scout Packing List

The following is a basic personal packing list for 2-night Troop camps. This list should be treated as a guide - what you pack changes by the season, the weather, and length of stay. For example in the cold weather, you will want a good sleeping bag, a hat for sleeping, and snow-boots. On the other hand, for a 7-day jamboree in the summer, take shorts & sunscreen, and leave the parka at home!

Pack your gear in a backpack (preferred) or duffel bag. Suitcases and garbage-bag packing are not permitted.

Scouts should pack their own bags.

Sleeping Gear

• Warm sleeping bag and pillow
• Air mattress/foamy/Insolite pad (self-inflating, no foot or powered pumps)
• Campfire blanket (optional)
• Sleeping hat (touque/knit cap), sleeping socks

Clothing

• Uniform (shirt and necker/scarf) - worn to and from camp
• 2 extra pairs of pants (avoid jeans and cotton sweatpants as they soak up the water)
• 3-4 pairs of socks
• 2 pairs of underwear
• Pajamas or sweatshirt/sweatpants for sleeping - NOT day clothes
• 2 Shirts
• 1 warm fleece shirt or sweater
• Warm jacket
• Waterproof raincoat or poncho
• Waterproof pants, if available
• Hat
• Waterproof boots, hiking boots, (sneakers if wearing boots to camp)
• Swimsuit & towel if there is a beach/pool

Personal Items

• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Towel and facecloth
• Soap in a ziploc bag
• Packet of tissues
• Sunscreen
• Hand sanitizer

Eating Equipment

• Dish, Bowl, Cup/Mug, Knife, Fork, Spoon in a mesh bag (no metal dishes, hot food makes hot dish very difficult to carry)

Misc

• Headlamp or Flashlight with Batteries
• Camp Chair (optional)
• Plastic bag for dirty/wet clothes
• Glasses case (if Scout wears glasses)
• Campfire Ashes (if collected from previous camps)
• Sunglasses (especially for winter camps)

Notes

• Gear to be brought in a pack or duffle bag – no garbage bags
• You should be able to carr all your own gear
• No pocket knives unless approved by a Scouter
• No food in tents