Perhaps the best part about scouting is the camping trips. From hot weather to the freeze-o-ree, a scout must be prepared. The following is a recommended list of items to help the scout decide what he will need for most Scout Camping trips. Special events will obviously have different requirements. Please use common sense and your own judgment. If you have any questions as to what on this list to bring, refer to your scout manual. PERSONAL OVERNIGHT CAMPING GEAR (Refer to Boy Scout Handbook) CLOTHING ITEMS (NO OPEN TOE FOOTWEAR, mark name on all items) Full Scout uniform, Hiking boots Jacket, Sweatshirt/sweater Poncho or rain gear Hat Rugged jeans, Shorts, T-shirts (2 pair min.) Extra underwear, Extra socks (2 pair min.) Tennis shoes Bath towels, Pajamas Handkerchiefs, Close toe water shoe Garbage bag for dirty clothes CAMPING GEAR Duffel bag Sleeping bag, Ground cloth or foam pad, Flashlight, batteries & bulb, extra drinking cup, Compass and Whistle Day Pack, Water Bottle Nylon braided cord (50 ft.) or parachute cord Pocketknife (Boy Scout type) or basic Swiss Army type, Mosquito netting PERSONAL GEAR Scout Handbook, Wristwatch, Pen, pencil & paper Money, Prescription medications, Camera & film First Aid Kit, Sewing kit, etc. Snacks in ziplocks marked with name TOILET KIT Toothbrush & Comb Sun block, Chapstick Toothpaste, Soap Insect repellent (lotion type) PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT Hunting bows and arrows, Firearms Fireworks & lighters Knives with blades of 3 inches or longer, Ammunition Alcoholic beverages, Illicit drugs Radios, tape players, TV, disc players, CDs, Jewelry Electronic games, Sheath knives Aerosol & spray cans or bottles, Card (playing cards) Anything that propels an object, Buck knives OUTDOOR CLOTHING AND FOOTGEAR SUITABLE FOR Midwest COLD WET WEATHER (Refer to Boy Scout Handbook) Winter Camping essentials In general, dress in multiple thin layers of synthetic clothing. No cotton! Examples: polyester, acrylic, or polypropylene. Wool is the only natural fiber recommended. Bring clothing to allow for two different activity levels, one active and one for stationary around camp. Layer your clothing in three different types:
Remember the four W’s, Wicking, Warmth, Windproof, and Waterproof. Start with the headgear and work down to the feet. Head Stocking hat or better yet balaclava (fleece or wool), 40-50% of the total body heat loss occurs from the head and neck Brimmed hat or visor if sunny. Sunglasses Sun block – minimum SPF 15, the higher the better SPF rated lip balm Torso Wicking T-shirt and/or long undershirt Thermal underwear shirt, at least 2. Wind shirt – long sleeve with or without fleece (options: turtleneck, workout suit, sweatshirt) Windbreaker jacket (used for high activity) Jacket for warmth – fleece "Polartec", synthetic down, or down Hooded rain parka or jacket – can be used as windbreaker jacket if coatings are breathable like "Gore-tex" Hands Liner gloves Mittens are warmer than fingered gloves, water-resistant, at least 2 pairs Shell mittens - waterproof Legs Thermal long underwear pants, 2 pairs. Hiking pants (options: workout pants, fleece pants, running tights) Wind pants Fleece, synthetic down, or down pants/bib for around camp Thin ski pants/bib, weatherproof but breathable Feet Liner wicking socks Thick wool or synthetic sock Waterproof boots – Gore-tex boots with insulation is best, insulated snow boots, sealed leather hiking boots Sleeping gear Sleeping bag – mummy style - rated minimum of 15-20 degrees, with waterproof stuff sack If not rated properly, bring additional sleeping bag to sleep within. Optional - sleeping bag liner to increase warmth or sleep with long thermal underwear. Full-length foam sleeping pad or inflatable foam pad Space blanket, medium to heavy duty aluminized tarp 5’ x7’ Miscellaneous Flashlight, extra batteries Toiletry kit Towel and handiwipes Money for optional expenses Extra set of clothes for trip home or if trip extends to another day Backpack Water bottle Tarp or pad to sit on First aid kit Toilet paper Snacks for hike |
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