Scout Checklist for Weekend Camping. This list is very complete. Some items may not be needed for all campouts.
- Pocketknife*
The best pocketknife for camping has a locking blade between 2-4 inches and is kept sharp and clean
- Rain gear (waterproof poncho)
The poncho should be durable - not one of the cheap emergency ones
- Water bottle
Wrap a couple of turns of duct tape around it so you have some in an emergency
- Flashlight
The little AAA-cell LED flashlights are often enough
test batteries and bring an extra set
- Matches and firestarters
The best firestarter is a "taco" made from vaseline and a makeup remover pad. Make a half-dozen of these and put them in a ziploc bag or a empty prescription bottle with some matches and the striker from the matchbox
- Sun/Insect protection
- Whistle
- Compass (liquid filled, rectangle base)
A complicated lensmatic or sighting compass is not necessary - the most important thing is that it have a straight edge and a rotating bezel
- Extra clothing layer for warmth
Polarfleece pullovers or wool sweaters offer a lot of warmth for their weight
Cotton clothes make you colder because they absorb a lot of moisture/sweat and then make your body cold as it evaporates
- Snack (granola bar)
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- Bandaids
- 4” Gauze
- Adhesive tape
- Moleskin
great for treating or preventing blisters
- Hand sanitizer
- Antibiotic ointment
- Travel scissors (optional)
- Chapstick
- Scout Shirt (wear in the cars)
- Boots or Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Crocs will not protect your feet against axes or dropped items
- Backpack with rain cover
- Clean socks
changing your socks before bed will help keep you warm and keep your sleeping bag from getting (as) stinky
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Pillow (optional)
- Tent
work out with your patrol members who you can share a tent with - max 2 years age difference
- 25-50 feet of nylon rope (like Paracord)
paracord has so many uses in camp I always bring some
- Pad of paper and pencil
- Repair kit - Needle, thread, buttons, safety pins, rubber bands, zip ties
being able to repair a broken pack or zipper can make a huge difference
- Large Garbage bags (2) wrapped with rubber bands
- Change of clothes
- Scout book and pen
inexpensive plastic items from Target or Wal-mart can work great, doesn't need to be special camping gear
- Soap
this has uses in first aid, so get a mostly-used bar and put it in a plastic bag
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Towel
a small hand towel or microfiber towel is normally enough -- not a large bath towel
- Personal Medicine
should be turned in to Lead ASM for trip in bag, labeled with instructions
- Watch
your phone is not a watch
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Small musical instrument
- Swimsuit
- Gloves
- Stocking cap
- Camp chair
- Bandana
- Paperback book
- Small games
- Playing cards
Bicycle makes nice plastic playing cards that don't get ruined on campouts
- Wallet with money
prohibited for all participants - scout or adult
- Fireworks, ammunition
- Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco
- Knives greater than 4” in blade length
Everything should be clearly marked with Scout’s name
*A Scout must have earned their Totin’ Chip to carry or use a knife, saw, axe, or hatchet.