Camping Gear that's recommended for Camping or Camp-o-ree:
Scout Outdoor Essentials
- Pocketknife
- First aid kit
- Extra clothing
- Rain Gear
- Water bottle
- Flashlight
- Trail food
- Matches and fire starters
- Sun protection
- Map and compass
- *See pages 208-10 in the new scout handbook for descriptions of the outdoor essentials.
Clothing for the season
- Some events require full class A uniforms, scout shirt, neckerchief, slide, pants, and sash. Some events require class B uniforms, scout t-shirt.
- Camp-o-rees, summer camps, Civil War Muster are examples of full dress events.
- Short-sleeved shirt
- T-shirt
- Hiking shorts
- Long pants
- Sweater or warm jacket (wool or warm synthetic fabric)
- Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
- Socks
- Hat with a brim for shade
- Bandanna
- Rain gear
Personal Overnight Camping Gear
Backpack Rain cover for backpack Sleeping bag, or two or three blankets Sleeping pad Ground cloth
Eating kit
- Spoon
- Plate
- Bowl
- Cup
- *For more on eating kits, see page 264 in the new scout handbook
Cleanup kit
- Soap
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Dental floss
- Comb
- Washcloth
- glasses, contact lens solutions
- deoderant
Personal extras (optional)
- Watch
- Camera with film
- Notebook
- Pencil or pen
- Sunglasses
- Small musical instrument
- Gloves
Patrol or Group Overnight Camping Gear Tents with poles, stakes, ground clothes and lines Dining Fly Nylon cord, 50 feet Backpacking stoves and fuel Cook kit
- Pots and pans
- Spatula, large spoon and/or ladle, depending on menus
- Plastic sheets, two 4-by-4 foot
- Matches and/or butane lighters in waterproof containers
- *See page 264 in the new scout handbook for more on cook kits.
Repair Kit
- Thread
- Needles
- Safety Pins
Cleanup Kit
- Sponge or dishcloth
- Biodegradable soap
- Sanitizing rinse agent (bleach)
- Scouring pads (no-soap type)
- Plastic trash bags
- Toilet paper in plastic bag
Group Extras (optional)
- Hot pot tongs
- Camp shovel
- Water container, one 1-gallon or two =-gallon collapsible, plastic
- Washbasin
- Grill
- Pot rods
Small U.S. flag