Required basics
- Scout uniform for travel or ceremonies
- Activity clothing
- Weather-appropriate jacket
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Extra shirt
- Extra pants or shorts
- Underwear
- Socks—at least one extra pair
- Sleepwear
- Closed-toe shoes or hiking boots
- Extra footwear, if conditions warrant
- Hat
- Gloves and warm hat for cold weather
- Sleeping bag appropriate for the forecast
- Sleeping pad
- Pillow, optional
- Backpack or duffel bag
- Refillable water bottle
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Extra batteries
- Personal eating kit
- Personal hygiene kit
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Small towel
- Personal medications
- Personal first-aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Scout handbook
- Notebook and pencil
- Completed permission slip
Useful additions
- Camp chair
- Pocketknife with Totin’ Chip authorization
- Compass
- Watch
- Sunglasses
- Small daypack
- Laundry or trash bag for wet clothing
- Waterproof bags for clothing and sleeping gear
- Book or quiet activity
- Camera, if permitted
