Scout Equipment Checklist – Camping

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