Difference between revisions of "Basic Scout Packing List"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
m |
|||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
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! | 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! | ||
| − | + | <br /> | |
| + | <br /> | ||
Pack your gear in a backpack (preferred) or duffel bag. '''Suitcases and garbage-bag packing are not permitted.''' | Pack your gear in a backpack (preferred) or duffel bag. '''Suitcases and garbage-bag packing are not permitted.''' | ||
| − | + | <br /> | |
| + | <br /> | ||
Scouts should pack their own bags. | Scouts should pack their own bags. | ||
| − | + | ==Sleeping Gear== | |
| − | == Sleeping Gear == | ||
* Warm sleeping bag and pillow | * Warm sleeping bag and pillow | ||
* Air mattress/foamy/Insolite pad (self-inflating, no foot or powered pumps) | * Air mattress/foamy/Insolite pad (self-inflating, no foot or powered pumps) | ||
* Campfire blanket (optional) | * Campfire blanket (optional) | ||
* Sleeping hat (touque/knit cap), sleeping socks | * Sleeping hat (touque/knit cap), sleeping socks | ||
| − | + | ==Clothing== | |
| − | == Clothing == | ||
* Uniform (shirt and necker/scarf) - worn to and from camp | * 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)''' | * 2 extra pairs of pants '''(avoid jeans and cotton sweatpants as they soak up the water)''' | ||
| Line 25: | Line 25: | ||
* Waterproof boots, hiking boots, (sneakers if wearing boots to camp) | * Waterproof boots, hiking boots, (sneakers if wearing boots to camp) | ||
* Swimsuit & towel if there is a beach/pool | * Swimsuit & towel if there is a beach/pool | ||
| − | + | ==Personal Items== | |
| − | == Personal Items == | ||
* Toothbrush and toothpaste | * Toothbrush and toothpaste | ||
* Towel and facecloth | * Towel and facecloth | ||
| Line 33: | Line 32: | ||
* Sunscreen | * Sunscreen | ||
* Hand sanitizer | * Hand sanitizer | ||
| − | + | ==Eating Equipment== | |
| − | == 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) | * Dish, Bowl, Cup/Mug, Knife, Fork, Spoon in a mesh bag (no metal dishes, hot food makes hot dish very difficult to carry) | ||
| − | + | ==Misc== | |
| − | == Misc == | ||
* Headlamp or Flashlight with Batteries | * Headlamp or Flashlight with Batteries | ||
* Camp Chair (optional) | * Camp Chair (optional) | ||
| Line 46: | Line 43: | ||
* Daypack for hikes | * Daypack for hikes | ||
* Water bottle | * Water bottle | ||
| − | + | * Medications | |
| − | == Notes == | + | ==Notes== |
| − | * | + | * Gear to be brought in a pack or duffle bag – no garbage bags |
| − | * | + | * Youth must be able to carry all their own gear |
| − | * | + | * No pocket knives unless approved by a Scouter |
| − | * | + | * No food in tents |
Revision as of 10:07, 20 October 2016
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)
- Daypack for hikes
- Water bottle
- Medications
Notes
- Gear to be brought in a pack or duffle bag – no garbage bags
- Youth must be able to carry all their own gear
- No pocket knives unless approved by a Scouter
- No food in tents