Campout
Packing List
What to Pack
When camping, it is important to pack the right materials for the right activities/weather. This page will give you important packing suggestions, and help you be prepared for your next campout.
Clothing:
- T-Shirts
- Wicking shirts (Class B works too)
- Sweatshirt
- Shorts
- Pants
- Hiking boots and a pair of comfortable sneakers
- Hat
- Poncho/other raingear
- Underwear
- Socks
Equipment:
- Sleeping bag/warm blanket
- Sleeping pad
- Ground cloth/tarp (if not provided)
- WATER BOTTLE (A Camelback® works well)
- Compass
- First-aid kit
- Day Pack
- Insect Repellant
- Sunscreen
- Mess Kit
- Flashlight
Hygiene:
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Soap
- Facecloth
- Anti-perspirant
Optional Gear:
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Notebook
- Playing cards
- Foldable Chair
Clothes:
- Wool cap or synthetic ski cap that covers the ears
- Warm long underwear, tops and bottoms (thermal/duo fold suggested)
- Warm long sleeve shirt
- Warm sweater or jacket
- Windproof jacket (ski jacket, parka)
- Raincoat or poncho (be sure it fits over the jacket)
- Warm pants (synthetic material that sheds water is the best)
- Snow pants or ski pants to wear over regular pants
- Wool or synthetic material socks (wear two or three pair at once)
- Boots, loose fitting and waterproof
- Mittens (preferably water-resistant/proof)
Equipment:
- Sleeping bag/warm blanket
- Sleeping pad
- Ground cloth/tarp (if not provided)
- WATER BOTTLE (A Camelback® works well)
- Compass
- First-aid kit
- Day Pack
- Mess Kit
Personal Gear:
- Flashlight
- Pocketknife
- plastic bag to hold wet boots in tent or sleeping bag at night
- clean up kit: toilet paper, soap, tooth brush/paste, wash cloth
- throw-away hand warmers
Clothing:
- Jacket
- Poncho or Rain Coat
- Wool base layers
- Warm socks for sleeping
- Leggings/Hiking Pants
Equipment:
- Camping Backpack
- Tent (Guidelines, Stakes, Mallet, Ground Tarp)
- Mess Kit
- First Aid Kit
- Pocketknife
- WATER BOTTLE (A Camelback® works well)
- Troop Equipment (Stove, Chuck Boxes)
- Flashlight
Toiletries:
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
Backpacking trips typically require a scout to carry large amounts of gear in their backpack. Please make sure you have a backpack that can store most of the above items.
Forms:
- BSA Medical Form (found here)
- BSA Medical Information Form
Clothing:
Complete uniform with hat
• Sturdy hiking shoes
• Water activity shoes
• Extra underwear and socks
• Handkerchiefs
• Shorts/blue jeans
• Scout T-shirts (s)
• Swimsuits (2)
• Raincoat/poncho
• Pajamas
• Sweater/jacket
• Long sleeve shirt with buttons, long pants,
and belt for Swimming and Lifesaving
merit badges (if on your schedule)
Bedding:
- Sleeping bag/three blankets
- Pillow (if desired)
Personal Gear:
- Plate, cup, bowl, knife, fork and spoon
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towels
- Shampoo
- Washcloths
- Comb, brush, mirror
- Soap in container
- Canteen
- Flashlight
- Pencil, pen, pad/notebook
- Spending money
- Insect repellent (non-aerosol)
- Scout Handbook