Camping

For the newer Scout preparing for his first overnight backpack or the veteran as a reminder, here are the basics... Both Class A and Class B Uniforms will be brought on every trip!

The Essentials	Shared Gear
1. Personal First Aid Kit	1. Tent with Stakes (Split in 1/2 )
2. Pocket Knife	2. Ground Cloth
3. Rain Gear	3. 50-100 thick Cord
4. Flashlight w/ Extra Batteries	4. Bear Bag
5. Sun Protection	5. Water Pump
6. Fire Starters, Matches	6. Stove and Fuel
7. Extra Clothing	7. Biodegradable soap / Pot Scrubber
8. Gorp/Trail Mix	8. Cook set (pots and pans)
9. Map of Area	9. Cooking Utensils
10. Compass	10. Food, Spices
11. Whistle	11. Dining Fly, Poles, Line
12. Magnify Glass	12. Trash Can Liners

Personal Gear	Cold Weather
1. Back pack - Internal or External Frame	1. Parka/Heavy Coat
2. Rain Cover for Pack Garbage bag will work	2. Pile or wool gloves/mittens
3. Sleeping Bag	3. Wicking long underwear top and bottoms (polypro)
4. Sleeping Pad - Foam or Air - Pillow	4. Wicking long sleeved wicking or pile shirt
5. Cup, bowl, spoon, Fork, knife	5. Pile or wool vest
6. Plate	6. Pile jacket or wool sweater
7. Hiking Boots/Sturdy Shoes	7. Pile or wool pants
8. Camp Shoes/Sandals/Water shoes	8. Pile or wool hat
9. 2 Quarts Drinking Water	Extras
10. Long Pants/Shorts	1. Book
11. Light polypro inner Socks	2. Binoculars
12 Heavy Wool/polypro outer socks	3. Watch/Alarm Clock
13. Change of underwear/T-Shirts	4. Camera and Film
14. Shirts: Long/short sleeved	5. Pillow Case
15. Hat with brim (Day)/Balaclava (night)	6. Paper and Pen
16. Neckerchief/Bandana	7. Field Guides
17. Swim Suit, Towel	8. Gear repair/sewing kit
18. Jacket - Sweatshirt/sweater	9. Collapsible water container
19. Toilet Paper and Trowel	10. Backpacker's Saw
20. Personal items: comb, toothbrush/paste, soap, Towel	11. Money for snacks and merit badge needs
21. Bug Repellant	12. Camp Chair or stool

1. First Aid Kit: Do not forget Mole Skin
2. First Aid Kit: Don't expect someone else to carry First Aid supplies for "your" use.
3. The difference in price between a regular and a great quality piece of hiking gear is less than one Nintendo game
4. Photo copy the Rank requirements you are working on, instead of carrying the whole Handbook
5. Make sure your Water Bottle is light and durable.
6. Always bring a GOOD ATTITUDE.