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Recommended Personal Equipment Checklist For A Weekend Campout

Consider Weather Conditions When Packing

Remember ... BE PREPARED !

□          Class “A” Uniform ( always wear to and from campouts)

□          Class “B” t-shirts

□          suitable shoes ( no open toed shoes or sandals )

□          Hat

□          Gloves (cold weather)

□          Rainsuit or poncho

□          Sweater, Jacket, Coat ( Cold weather and cool fall evenings)

□          Underwear

□          Socks

□          Hankerchiefs

□          PJ’s or sleeping attire

□          Extra quantity of clothing for changes

□          Washcloth

□          Toothbrush and paste

□          Hand soap or towelettes for personal hygiene

□          Brush or comb

□          Knapsack, duffle bag, or Backpack ( to carry your gear in )

□          Sleeping Bag

□          Ground cloth ( for under sleeping bag ), cot, or pad

□          Tent ( 2 man ) with ground cloth for under tent

□          Pillow

□          Flashlight with extra batteries

□          Personal First Aid Kit ( check with your Patrol Leader or Patrol Asst. Scoutmaster if unsure what to have in your First Aid Kit )

□          Pen and/ or pencil

□          Sunscreen

□          BOY SCOUT HANDBOOK

□          Insect Repellent ( non-aerosol)

□          Canteen or water bottle ( 1 quart minimum )

□          Fork, Knife, Spoon, Plate, Bowl, cup ( a frisbee works great in place of a bowl and plate ) Make sure that the scouts name is on his belongings.

□          Camp stool or chair

□          Ziplock bags (1 or 2 ½ gallon size ) Pack all clothing for each day in a 2 ½ gallon ziplock bag. Pack books, paper, pens, etc. in a ziplock bag. Eating utensils, cups, etc. can all go into a bag. And all other items can go into a bag. That keeps incidental spills off of clothing, and all clothing dry !!!

□          DO NOT BRING THE FOLLOWING TO CAMP:

Any radios, CD players, Gameboys, or other electronic equipment, explosives, alcohol, or other flammables.