Troop 17 –Warmer Weather Weekend Camping Checklist
Please review Chapters 8 & 9 in your new Scout Handbook (12th edition). If you do not have some of the items listed below, instead of purchasing them, check with other members of your Patrol or Troop-there may not be a need to purchase the item(s).
Clothing (keeping dry & layering is the best way to keep warm)
-Hiking boots: sturdy, well broken in, waterproofed (important)
-Socks: one thin pair (polypropylene or equivalent) and two thick pair (wool or equivalent)-avoid cotton socks
-Underwear: 2 pair
-Long pants: 2 pair (avoid cotton if possible)
-Shirt: 1 long sleeved (avoid cotton)
-Fleece/sweatshirt: polyester or wool is best
-Gloves/cold weather hat: if conditions dictate
-Jacket: polyester or wool is best
-Rain gear: Be prepared
-Dirty clothes bag
Equipment (items should be in plastic bags to keep them dry)
-Backpack or large sports equipment bag to hold your items *(see note)
-Day Pack for day hikes to hold: water bottles, rain gear, pocketknife, flashlight, first aid kit, snacks, matches & fire starters in waterproof container, extra clothing, man & compass, plastic bag/cover for pack
-Sleeping bag: 20-40 degree bag in a waterproof bag (a heavy duty trash bag works great)
-Sleeping pad: at least 1 inch thick
-bungy cords
-Spare heavy duty trash bag
-2 Filled Water bottle (1 liter bottle, or if possible, 2 liter bottles)
-Personal First Aid Kit: see your Scout Handbook
-Mess Kit: consider using a Tupperware container with top
-Eating utensils
-Heavy duty plastic mug (for hot or cold drinks)
-Watch (if you have one)
-Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries
-Toiletry kit (tooth brush, tooth paste, hand towel, biodegradable soap, etc.)
-Toilet paper in a ziplock bag
-Handkerchief
-Folding knife: 2 ½ inch blade or less (sheath knives are not allowed)
-Totin’ Chip card if you want to use a knife, axe and/or saw
-Matches in a waterproof container (Firem’n Chit if you want to use matches and/or be a Fire Marshall)
-Folding Chair
-Scout Handbook/note pad/pen or pencil in a ziplock bag
-Sunscreen (non aerosol)
Optional Equipment
-Bible, prayer book (in ziplock bag)
-Compass (speak to the SPL or other Scout Leaders for suggestions)
-Camera
-Fishing gear & bait
-Nature books (in ziplock bag)
-Musical instrument
*Eventually Scouts will see the benefit of using a backpack. Initially, do not go out and purchase one-see about borrowing one. There are many different types/styles/costs of backpacks. Scouts need to feel comfortable with and wearing the backpack. It is helpful to use different types before purchasing a new one.