Mark ALL items (including each shoe and towel) with a Sharpie; include name and troop number. Items do get mixed up in the tents and left around the campsite.
Pack items in multiple, large Zip-Loc bags; write name on bags. This not only keep items dry, but also help keep your scout organized. Rolling clothes tightly and squeezing all air out of bags before packing saves room.
Clip flashlight and water bottle to carabiner.. Prevents losing them.
Pack or load your backpack/camp box in reverse order of when you will need the items. Rain gear, hat and jacket should be on top.
Bring a small roll of duct tape. It fixes almost anything from equipment to preventing blisters on your feet.
CAMP BOX (13" TALL MAX) WITH A LOCK (give extra key or combination to SM)
Note: everything they bring goes in the campbox. The lock is for security of personal items and if it is no more than 13" tall, then it will slide under their cot.
Want to make a campbox? Click here for instructions.
CLASS A UNIFORM (wear traveling to camp)
SHORT-SLEEVED SCOUT SHIRT
BSA SHORTS (or kaikis)
SCOUT BELT (or kaiki)
BSA SOCKS (preferred but not mandatory)
NECKERCHIEF and SLIDE
CLASS B UNIFORM (daily wear for 9 days)
CLASS B T-SHIRTS (troop shirts are best, but any scout shirt will do; shirts available at camp trading post)
1 - 2 CANTEENS or WATERBOTTLES (include carabiner clip)
SLEEPING BAG or 3 BLANKETS, PILLOW
2 FLASHLIGHTS and EXTRA BATTERIES
BIBLE or PRAYER BOOK
BOY SCOUT HANDBOOK
NOTEBOOK PAPER, PENCIL/PEN
SUNSCREEN, LIP BALM, INSECT REPELLANT (non-aerosol, as aerosol damages tents)
GOLD BOND or HYDRO-CORTIZONE for rashes
HAT (breathable; wide-rimmed protects ears from sunburn)
PRE-REQUISITE WORK or CLOTHING REQUIRED FOR YOUR MERIT BADGES (see program guide)
(long pants and long-sleeved shirt are required if taking swimming merit badge)
Optional Items:
TENNIS SHOES or MOCCASINS (No open-toed shoes allowed on campouts!)
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
SEWING KIT
SHARPIE
PLAYING CARDS, FRISBEE, etc.
CAMERA and FILM
POCKET KNIFE and TOTIN CHIP
CLOTHES WASHING SOAP (small plastic bottle or powdered biodegradable)
SUNGLASSES
NYLON CLOTHES LINE, CLOTHES PINS, COAT HANGERS
SMALL RUG or MAT
WORK GLOVES
STATIONERY (stamp and address envelopes at home)
SMALL FIRST AID KIT (You can make your own: BSA Handbook, p. 289.)
CAMP CHAIR (Unlike weekend campouts, scouts are allowed to bring a lawn chair to camp.)
1 large TRASH BAG (Prevents items from getting wet: ie, sleeping bag, backpack, etc. Can also be used to haul wet things home.)
What NOT to bring:
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (Cell phones, iPods, Game devices may ONLY be used when traveling to and from the campout.
PERSONAL FOOD/DRINK (You are limited to what your patrol selects to have at the campouts. Be advised that bringing your own stash of food attracts animals that you do NOT want in your tent. It HAS happened to scouts, so DON'T do it!)
SLEEVELESS SHIRTS or SHIRTS WITH TOBACCO/ALCOHOL PROMOTION
