Personal Camping Gear Checklist

ITEMS TO BE TURNED IN TO LEADER IN CHARGE

• Permission Slip
• Medications
• Current Health Form (MUST BE ON RECORD WITH TROOP)

ITEMS TO HAVE ON YOU IN PARKING LOT

• Hiking Boots
• Safety Whistle

GEAR

• Backpack
• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Pad/Mat/Pillow
• Scout Handbook
• Flashlight with Extra Batteries
• Canteen or Water Bottle
• Mess Kit (plate, bowl, utensils, cup)
• Compass
• Pocket Knife*** (NO FIXED BLADE KNIVES!)
• Matches*** (in waterproof container)
• 10-12 feet or paracord/rope & clothespins
• Camp Chair (Optional but no chair, no sit!)
• Folding camp saw*** (optional)

PERSONAL HYGIENE

• Personal First Aid Kit
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste
• Soap & Small Face Towel
• Toilet Paper (Small amount for emergencies)
• Sunscreen (non aerosol)
• Bug repellent (non aerosol)

CLOTHES, ETC

• Dry clothes
• Comfortable clothes to sleep in
• Rain Gear
• Brimmed hat
• Sweat shirt/jacket
• Hat and gloves
• Extra underwear/socks
• Extra pair of boots/shoes
• Extra hat and gloves
• Even more extra socks
• Long underwear (Seasonal)
• Winter Gear (Seasonal)
• Winter socks (Seasonal)