Camping/Backpacking Checklist These items are mandatory: - Signed Permission Slip (we put this first so you won't forget it)
- Bag lunch (no, we won't be stopping so you can buy food)
- External or internal frame backpack (for new Scouts, a duffle bag will work if we are car camping and not backpacking)
- Waterproof pack cover, or
33 gal. size garbage bag - Extra 33 gal. size garbage bag (for emergencies)
- 4 plastic grocery bags
- Boots
- Personal first aid kit
- Wrist watch
- Flashlight (test it, make sure bulb and batteries are working)
- Socks (enough for two changes per day)
- Underwear, and T-shirts
- Poncho or rain suit (always, always bring rain gear)
- Sleeping bag
- Foam sleeping pad
- Toilet kit (Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, toilet paper,
hand sanitizer, moleskin, sun screen, bug repellent) - Canteen or water bottle (Min. 1 quart of water, 2 quarts is better)
- Sleeping clothes (pajamas, or sweatshirt and sweatpants)
- Fleece, or medium jacket
- Mess kit (unbreakable knife, fork, spoon, plate, bowl, cup)
- Notebook and pencil or pen
- Matches
- Compass
- Emergency Whistle
- Scout handbook
- Uniform, neckerchief, and Scout hat (always wear when traveling)
- Medication (Make sure to give to adult leader)
- Female Sanitary Supplies (females only)
- 50 ft. of paracord or light rope
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