Each Scout is responsible for his personal equipment. Always pack lightly and only bring the essentials. Everything should be marked with the Scout’s name and “Troop 46.” All the gear, except for the sleeping bag and pillow, should fit into a medium-size duffel bag. If it doesn’t fit, the Scout has packed too much stuff.
Recommend printing multiple copies of the Scout camping checklist. LINK
What to Bring (strongly suggested):
- Activity Uniform x 2 (pants/shorts, belt, Troop 46 t-shirt or any BSA t-shirt)
- Extra Clothing (appropriate for weather)
- - 1 or 2 extra pair socks
- - 1 or 2 extra pair underwear
- - Zip-off hiking pants
- Rain Gear
- For cold weather camping, bring hat (that covers ears) gloves/mittens, light fleece top and long underwear
- Sturdy Shoes (e.g., hiking boots)
- "Camp Shoes" (closed toe. NO FLIP FLOPS!!)
- Sleeping Bag (with liner in the winter: a sheet adds 10 degrees warmth, a fleece blanket adds 20 degrees warmth)
- Sleeping Pad /Ground Cover (something between you and the ground-newspaper, yoga mat, etc.)
- Pillow
- Mess Kit (fork, spoon, knife, plate, bowl, cup for hot/cold drinks) with mesh bag to hold/dry
- Scout Handbook
- Pocket Knife (only with Totin' Chip)
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Sun Protection (sunscreen, cap, etc)
- Water Bottle
- Flashlight and or Headlamp (with extra batteries)
- Compass
- 2 garbage bags (can serve as gear covers if rain and also hold dirty clothes)
- Personal Hygiene Supplies (bar of soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, DEODERANT, floss, comb, washcloth, towel)
What to Bring (optional):
- Class A Scout Shirt (unless it is REQUIRED by the SPL & Scoutmaster) - PJs or Sweats/Shorts
- Watch - Camera - Notebook - Pencil or Pen
- Sunglasses - Swimsuit (seasonal) - Work Gloves - Playing Cards
- Fishing gear (if applicable - check with SPL first) - Walking Stick - Hatchet
- Kindling for Fire (dryer lint/cotton balls/steel wool) - Matches or flint & steel - Shovel
- Rope or paracord
What NOT to Bring:
- Lighters - Candy - Sodas, sugary drinks, drink mixes
- Electronic devices (cell phones, video games, iPods, MP3 players)
Note On Electronics:
Just don't send them. While the boys can use them in the vehicle in transit, they will be collected once we reach the camp out. They do not need them and cause more problems than they solve. Scouts who are 14 and older MAY be allowed to keep their phones on a case-by-case basis and at the discretion of the scoutmaster on the campout.