Carry in pocket or in accessible location in pack
Nylon cord (25′ of 1/8″ to 3/16″)
Matches in waterproof case
Pocket knife
Compass
Whistle
Map of area
Pen
Sunglasses*
Wallet
Signed permission slip
Personal prescription medicines
Chapstick*

Basic Camping Equlpment
Pack (internal or external; hipbelt; good fit, comfortable)
Waterproof pack cover (or large garbage bag)
Warm sleeping bag in stuff sack (20F rated; lightweight)
Foam sleeping pad
Tent, with ground cloth**
Flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb)
Water bottle(s) (1-2 liters)
Personal first aid kit
Plastic garbage bags (at least 2)
Plastic zip bags for gear (to hold small items)
Assorted rope & twine
Insect repellent*
Sunscreen*
Eating bowl, drinking cup, spoon & fork
Small notebook & pen*
Small change (for emergency calls)
Small sewing repair kit*
Small amount of duct tape*

**Either bring your own tent, arrange to sleep in another scout’s tent, or arrange with your patrol leader to use a troop tent. The troop owns three 2-4 person Timberline tents.

Clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Waterproof hiking boots
Lightweight shoes (sneakers, Tevas)
Wool (or other hiking) socks
Shirt
Long trousers
Hiking shorts*
Swimsuit*
Long polypro underwear (essential unless warm weather)
Undershorts
Undershirt
Handkerchief*
Pajamas*
Wool sweater or fleece*
Jacket/parka*
Warm hat*
Baseball cap*
Warm gloves*
Work gloves*

Toilet Articles
Soap
Small towel
Washcloth*
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Comb
Toilet paper (in plastic bag)
Metal mirror*

Other Ideas
Boy Scout Handbook*
Trail snacks (dried fruit, granola bar, etc.)*
Camera and film*
Fishing gear*

Patrol/Troop Equipment
Troop first aid kit
Food
Pots and pans
Cooking utensils
Dishwashing liquid
SOS pads*
Paper towels*
Small saw
Plastic garbage bags
Dining fly
Tarp for firewood*
Fire grate*
Stoves and fuel
Patrol flag*
Duty roster
Weather report*

Items NOT to Brlng
TV, radio, Walkman
Gameboy
Sheath knife
Hatchet or axe
Chain Saw
Umbrella
Fireworks