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Camping Gear ChecklistTent
The troop has a limited number of tents that can be used for weekend campouts, however, these tents take a beating and are not in the best of shape. If you have a tent you can bring and share with friends you will probably have a more comfortable camping experience!
Backpack
We recommend a pack with lots of pockets to help organize your gear.
Sleeping Bag
Lightweight mummy style with 0-degree rating (a 0-degree bag is required for winter camping)
Sleeping Pad
We recommend a full-length pad that is light weight and compactable for easy carrying when pack backing.
Ground Cloth
Lightweight nylon 3’x6’ tarp.
Mess Kit
All-in-one aluminum plate/bowl/cup and knife/fork/spoon.
Toilet Kit
Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, washcloth, towel, sunscreen.
Rain Gear
Lightweight poncho is ok, gortex or other high-tech fabrics if you want.
Pocket Knife
Survival Kit
These can be purchased at many camping goods stores. They generally contain and emergency blanket, whistle, and possibly matches.
First Aid Kit
Can also be purchased at many stores, including Safeway, King Sooper, and Walmart. Should contain bandages, guaze, anti-bacterial ointment, and burn cream, at a minimum. Should be small and easy to carry.
Water Bottle
Quart size with a way to carry from a belt or backpack.
Flashlight
Small, lightweight LED. These get lost often so less expensive is better!
Compass
Work Gloves
Sunscreen
Optional
Fold up Shovel/Hand Axe
Note:
For all items, lighter is better, even if you don’t plan to do any backpacking. For all camping trips boys must transport their own gear to the camp site, which is sometimes ¼ mile or more from the cars. However, lighter is also almost always more expensive. We recommend investing up front in a high quality sleeping bag and ground pad as your two most important items. Fill out the rest of your list with what you can afford; you can replace inexpensive items with higher quality, lighter weight items as you learn more about how you camp, and what items you like and use most.
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