Carry in pocket or in accessible location in pack Nylon cord (25' of 1/8" to 3/16") Matches in waterproof case Pocket knife Compass Whistle Map of area Pen Sunglasses Wallet Personal prescription medicines (given to scoutmaster) Chapstick Basic Camping Equipment Pack (internal or external; hipbelt; good fit, comfortable) Waterproof pack cover (or large garbage bag) Warm sleeping bag in stuff sack (20F rated; lightweight) Foam sleeping pad Tent, with ground cloth (troop provided) Flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb) Water bottles (At least 2: 1-2 Liter bottles) Eating bowl, drinking cup, spoon & fork Personal first aid kit Plastic garbage bags (at least 2) Plastic zip bags for gear (to hold small items) Assorted rope & twine Insect repellent* Sunscreen* Small notebook & pen Small change (for emergency calls) Small sewing repair kit Small amount of duct tape Clothing Rain jacket Rain pants Hiking boots Wool sweater or fleece* Jacket/parka* Warm hat* Warm gloves* Long polypro underwear* Wool (or other hiking) socks Shirt Long trousers Hiking shorts* Swimsuit* | | Undershorts Undershirt Lightweight shoes (sneakers, Tevas) Baseball cap Toilet Articles Soap Small towel Washcloth Toothbrush & toothpaste Comb Toilet paper (in plastic bag) Metal mirror Other Ideas Boy Scout Handbook Trail snacks (dried fruit, granola bar, etc.) Camera and film Fishing gear Patrol/Troop Equipment (troop provided) Troop first aid kit Food Pots and pans Water cans Cooking utensils Dishwashing liquid Wash pans Sponge/scrub pads SOS pads Paper towels Small saw Plastic garbage bags Dining fly Stoves and fuel Duty roster Patrol flag Coleman lantern (with extra mantles) Tarp for firewood Fire grate Weather report *Depends on weather. |