Here is a basic gear list – the scout handbook also has a gear list. Note that we do not typically take Class A uniforms on troop campouts. For troop campouts we use the troop t-shirt. At District or Council events and at summer camp, we take Class A.
Personal Scout Gear:
- WATER BOTTLE
- Scout Hand Book in gallon zip lock bag
- Blanket or Sleeping Bag and sleeping pad
- Tent Ground cloth for tent. Only siblings may share a tent due to Covid.
- Rain Gear
- Flash light or headlamp
Clothes
- Troop T-Shirt
- Shorts and long pants as weather dictates – at least two
- T-shirt – at least two – non cotton is preferred. Scout shirt preferred.
- Jacket (sweat shirt)
- Socks – at least two pair
- Shoes – must be closed toe and heel. Extra pair .
- Sleeping clothes – scouts should not sleep in the clothes they wear during the day.
- Underwear – two to three pair
- Class A uniform is not generally required on campouts.
- Swimsuit
- Water shoes, or extra shoes that can get wet.
- Towel
Mess Kit
- Plastic dish
- Spoon
- Drinking cup
Other items
- Toiletries including soap, tooth brush & tooth paste
- Small amount of toilet paper just in case
- Small pillow
- Towel
- Personal first aid kit – (bandaids, alcohol wipes, antibiotic ointment)
- Mosquito repellent
- Sun block
- Hat