Recommended List for a Typical Weekend Campout

Use common sense along with this list. Always bring at least one complete change of EVERYTHING, and several pairs of socks. You DON’T need expensive equipment; much can be homemade or improvised. ASK the uniformed leaders for ideas.

ESSENTIALS

• backpack OR duffel bag
• personal first aid kit
• rain jacket OR poncho

CLOTHING

• small bags for ALL gear in pack (home-made nylon, cloth, plastic, etc.)
• extra pairs of socks
• hiking boots (in summer) and extra pairs of shoes (tennis shoes as extra pair are OK)
• extra t-shirts and underpants
• two pairs of pants (anything but jeans)
• sweatshirt, windbreaker, or jacket (weather appropriate)
• hat with sun visor

EATING

• full water bottle (1 liter, wide mouth)
• fork/spoon/utensils
• mess kit

OVERNIGHT GEAR

• sleeping bag (3-season (20°F) or add a couple of extra blankets)
• sleeping bag liner (for winter camping; polar fleece or flannel; home-made)
• waterproof stuff sack for sleeping bag
• sleeping/ground pad
• flashlight (good AA size or small C size)

PERSONAL ITEMS

• toilet paper (in waterproof bag) & "pooper scooper" plastic hiker’s trowel
• soap / comb / toothbrush / toothpaste / hand towel
• Chap-stick / sunscreen
• insect repellent

OTHER ESSENTIALS

• pen or pencil & paper
• Scout Handbook
• Compass
• Sunglasses
• Watch
• 2 to 3 plastic trash bags (for trash clean-up, storing wet gear, keeping the driver’s floor clean on the way home)
• Any medications or special needs MUST be brought to the attention of the Scoutmaster