Backpacking/Camping Essentials
- Pocketknife/Multi tool
- Extra Clothing
- Rain Gear
- Water Bottle
- Headlamp
- Matches/Fire Starters
- Sun Protection
- Insect Repellant
- Map/Compass
- Scout Handbook
- Pen/paper
- Hand towel
- Spare batteries for headlamp/flashlight
- Sleeping bag liner
- String/rope
- Small/Medium Dry bag
- First Aid Kit (See your Scout Handbook for items)
- Personal Toiletry Kit (small hand soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, floss, fast drying camp towel, hand sanitizer if desired, toilet paper if needed)
- Sleeping pad (for cold weather, consider an insulated pad)
- Sleeping Bag (temperature appropriate)
- Mess Kit (plate, bowl, cup, spoon, fork, knife)
*** The troop provides all the basic group equipment – food, tents, stoves, etc. The scout provides all his personal equipment – sleeping pad, sleeping bag, cloths, etc. The following is a personal gear guideline.