Overnight/Weekend Trips
While we encourage scouts to follow these lists, scouts may
need to pack extra clothing and/or equipment depending on
the weather or trip. Use your best judgment.
Basic Overnight Pack list
___ Backpack
___ Pack Poncho
___ Sleeping Bag
___ Sleeping Pad
___ Ground Cloth
___ Scout Outdoor Essentials
___ Pocketknife and Totin Chip
___ First-Aid Kit (Troop has this)
___ Extra Clothing (one set)
___ Rain Gear
___ Canteen or Water Bottle (& water)
___ Flashlight (with extra batteries/bulbs)
___ Food for the Trail (lunch, dinner, hot chocolate, oatmeal)
___ Matches
___ Sun Protection (if needed)
___ Map and Compass
___ Boy Scout Handbook (optional)
___ Seasonal Clothing___ Camp Stove (if you have one)
Warm Weather Clothing
___ Short-Sleeved Shirt
___ T-shirt
___ Shorts
___ Long Pants
___ Sweatshirt or Warm Jacket
___ Hiking Boots
___ Hat with a Brim
___ Extra Socks
___ Extra Underwear
Cold Weather Clothing
___ Long-Sleeved Shirt
___ Long Pants
___ Long Underwear
___ Sweatshirt or Sweater
___ Insulated Coat with Hood
___ Hiking Boots
___ Warm Hat (2 are recommended)
___ Gloves or Mittens
___ Extra Socks
___ Extra Underwear___ Rain Gear
Summer Camp
Basic Summer Camp Pack list
___ Backpack or Tote
___ Sleeping Bag
___ Sleeping Pad
___ Ground Cloth (for Camping and Wilderness Survival merit badge)
___ Scout Outdoor Essentials
___ Pocketknife and Totin Chip
___ First-Aid Kit
___ Rain Gear
___ Canteen or Water Bottle
___ Flashlight (with extra batteries)
___ Compass
___ Boy Scout Handbook
___ Seasonal Clothing
___ Official Scout Uniform
___ Short-Sleeved Shirts
___ T-shirts
___ Shorts
___ Long Pants
___ Swim Trunks
___ Sweatshirt or Warm Jacket
___ Hat with a Brim
___ Hiking Boots
___ Boat Shoes or Old Pair of Sneakers (for Pool/Waterfront activities)
___ Running Shoes or Moccasins (for around camp)
___ Extra Socks
___ Extra Underwear
___ Cup
___ Toiletries Kit
___ Toothbrush
___ Toothpaste
___ Soap
___ Wash Rag
___ Towel
___ Comb/Brush
___ Notebook and Pen/Pencil
___ Alarm Clock (battery operated)
___ Insect Repellant
___ Extra Money (for merit badge pamphlets/kits)
___ Rain Gear
Fabrics for Camping/Hiking
Cotton -- Good for warm, dry weather camping. It's comfortable, lightweight
and it keeps you cool. However, it takes a long time to dry and is a
bad insulator in cold weather. Once it's wet, it will not keep you warm
and should be avoided in colder months.
Wool --- Great for colder weather. Wool is a great natural insulator and can keep
you warm even when damp. It might be somewhat scratchy, so it helps
to wear something underneath.
Synthetics -- Many synthetics offer the comfort of cotton and the warmth of wool.
They are comfortable, warm (even when wet), fast drying and lightweight.
Polypropylene, pile/fleece and other modern, man-made insulating materials
are available in long underwear, sweaters, vests, parkas, mittens and hats.