10 ESSENTIALS (Recommend to pack separately like in a fanny pack)

1. Map
2. Compass
3. Water and Water purification Tablets
4. Extra Clothes (minimum cap, long underwear, wool socks, rain protection)
5. Extra Food (Non cooking, ie trail mix, protein bars, dried fruit, candy bars)
6. Flashlight/Headlamp with extra batteries and bulb
7. Sunscreen
8. First-Aid Kit
9. Pocket Knife
10. Waterproof Matches and Firestarter
11. Compact Poncho or large garbage sack
12. Whistle
13. Insect Repellents or Clothing
14. Space Blanket

CLOTHES

• Class A uniform (for camporee, service project, summer camp)
• Complete change of clothes [based upon weather conditions]
  • Pants and/or shorts
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Flannel Shirt (fall/winter)
  • Sweater (wool or polyfleece) or sweatshirt (polypro)
  • Jacket or Windbreaker
  • Socks (1 pair per day)
  • Sock Liners (winter)
  • Underwear
  • T-shirts
• Hiking Boots
• Camp shoes (sneakers or moccasins)
• Hat or cap
• Stocking cap or Balaclava (winter)
• Mittens or Gloves (winter)

EATING

• Mess Kit or Unbreakable Plate and Bowl
• Cup
• Spoon, Fork and Knife
• Canteen or water container (Nalgene bottle or Camel Bak recommended)

SLEEPING

• Tent (troop provides for most outings)
• Groundcloth
• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Bag Stuff Sack (Optional, but Recommended)
• Foam pad/air mattress/thermarest
• Pillow (optional)

WASH KIT

• Soap in Container or Ziplock (camp suds, biodegradable soap)
• Shampoo (biodegradable preferred)
• Washcloth
• Towel
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Comb or Brush
• Toilet Paper
• Mirror
• Trowel (for Catholes)

ALSO

• Scout Handbook (in a ziplock bag)
• Notepad and Pencil
• Raincoat or Poncho
• Backpack
• Backpack cover (or Contractor Garbage Sack)
• Swimming suit
• Beach towel

OPTIONAL

• Multitool
• Nylon rope (25 feet)
• Sitting Pad (2' x 2' closed cell foam pad)
• Watch
• Sewing Kit
• Trash bags (emergency pack cover, ground sheet, wet clothing storage, etc.)
• Spare glasses
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Alarm Clock
• Camp Chair/Stool

PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT

• 4 quarters for emergency phone calls
• 2x2 bandage dressing
• ace bandage
• bandaids
• antiseptic
• moleskin
• PeptoBismol Tablets
• Immodium (anti-diarrheal) tablets
• aspirin or tylenol
• snake bite kit
• tweezers
• small scissors
• safety pins
• chapstick

NO - NO - NO:

• Radios
• Electronic games
• Knives without a locking blade. Knife blades must be shorter than 3". Only scouts who have earned a Totin' Chip are permitted to bring a knife.
• Aerosol sprays
• Valuable or sentimental items. Things have a way of being misplaced or broken on campouts.