Troop Packing List
Basic Campout Packing List
Below is a basic troop camp out packing list. Some trips may require additional items and the Senior Patrol Leader and/or Camp Master will make those items known for each camp out.
What to Bring (Required)
Class A Scout Uniform
Hiking Boots & appropriate socks
Scout Handbook
Pocket Knife (only with Totin' Chip)
Personal First Aid Kit
Extra Clothing (dress appropriately for weather)
Tennis shoes or other backup footware in case boots get wet
Rain Gear
Water Bottle
Flashlight (with extra batteries)
Sun Screen
Hat with brim
Insect repellent (no aerosol cans please)
Compass
Backpack or duffel bag
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad
Eating kit (spoon, plate, bowl, cup)
Personal Hygiene Supplies (toothbrush, toothpaste, DEODORANT, floss, comb, washcloth, towel)
What to Bring (Optional)
Watch
Camera and film (preferably inexpensive digital or disposable variety)
Notebook
Pencil or Pen
Sunglasses
Small musical instrument
Backpack Frisbee
Hacky Sack
Swimsuit (only on trips that involve water)
Work Gloves
Playing Cards
Fishing gear (if applicable - check with SPL first)
Walking Stick
What NOT to Bring
Electronic devices (iPods, MP3 players, cell phones, video games, etc.)
Snacks (Patrols should plan to bring snacks if needed)
Sodas or sugary drinks
Candy
Flammable Liquids
North Carolina Cold Weather Packing List
Be sure to pack these for when we go on cold-weather trips!
CLOTHING
Class A Uniform shirt – must on you when you arrive at the church (no neckerchiefs or slides)
Pre-pack clothes as wearing units in Zip-Lock bags.
Mittens or gloves (extra pair is a good idea if it snows or rains)
Warm coat in case it gets very cold
Synthetic long johns tops and bottoms (NO COTTON)
4 pair heavy hiking socks (wool or synthetic)
Wool sweater or fleece jacket/hoody
Rain jacket and rain pants
2 Wool pants or breathable/fleece pants over the long johns.
Jeans are not the best in cold weather as they are cotton, but with long johns under they are OK2 wool or fleece hats (one for daytime, one for sleeping)
2 long sleeved shirts (wool are best, flannel are OK with long johns under)
2 t-shirts (wicking Tees are best, avoid cotton)
3 pairs of underwear
High quality waterproof hiking boots
Backup pair of shoes (no Crocs or flip flops)
SLEEPING
Insulating sleeping pad
Sleeping bag rated to 20°
or Sleeping bag and liner or two lighter weigh bags or light weigh bag and blanketSleeping clothes (never sleep in the clothes you have warn or will wear the next day)
Shorts and t-shirt or long johnsWool or fleece hat or balaclava
hiking socks
PERSONAL GEAR
Duffle bag or backpack
Toiletry bag (toothbrush, tooth paste, deodorant, etc.)
Mess kit (plate, bowl, knife, fork, spoon)
Cup or travel mug (hard to drink hot chocolate out of a bowl)
Head lamp or flashlight
Water Bottle
Pocket Knife & Totem Chit
Scout Handbook for those not yet First Class
OPTIONAL & ADDITIONAL COMFORT ITEMS
Daypack to put clothing layers in as it warms up and to carry your water bottle
Compass
Hand warmers (can be used in pockets or mittens for hands and placed in
boots while getting dressed in the morning to pre-warm)Seat cushion like the ones used at football games to insulate your butt while sitting on cold benches
What NOT to Bring
Electronic devices (iPods, MP3 players, cell phones, video games, etc.)
Snacks (Patrols should plan to bring snacks if needed)
Sodas or sugary drinks
Candy
Flammable Liquids