Camping
VITALS
Equipment
1.
Sleeping bag or equivalent- stow in a
Stuff Sack and then secure to the pack frame. K-Mart or Target has Stuff Sacks
for $3-$5. They also carry the pack straps with quick release
clips to secure to the frame. Pack
items in large Zip Loc bags.
2. Flashlight with two sets of extra batteries.
3.
Mess Kit- should be metal as it will
be used to cook in. (heat Proof cup, too) Will be used for 2 meals.
4.
Silverware
5.
Canteen or water bottle
6. Backpack or equivalent.
7.
Camera, if desired.
8.
Hanger for uniform
9.
Sleeping pad or air mattress
10.
Small pillow if desired
11.
Day Pack- to carry badge
materials, towels, etc.
12.
Clothes
pins
13. Bug repellant.
14. Sunblock.
15.
Sunglasses.
if desired
Clothing
1.
Full uniform- beret,
neckerchief, etc. This is to be
worn to camp and will be worn for breakfast and dinner daily.
2.
Jacket- lightweight- for summer
evening usage.
3.
Poncho or raincoat (NO GARBAGE BAGS)-
stow in the map pocket (large flat pocket) on the pack flap or on the top
inside.
4.
Leather hiking Boots or
equivalent—hiking variety is best. (Waterproof)Leather hiking Boots or
equivalent—hiking variety is best. (Waterproof).
5.
Sneakers
6.
Troop t-shirts, Class B Grey w/555
logo, Air Force Museum Shirts, or equiv.
7.
Socks—I
pair per day and two extra pair.
8.
Underwear—recommend one set per day and two extra sets.
9.
Jeans-~
3 pairs
10.
Sweatshirts-
one- weather appropriate
11.
Swim
Trunks and towels
Other Necessities!
1. Any necessary medications- these MUST he turned in to a leader to keep!
2.
Signed and completed permission slip and medical release form.
3.
Towels, soap, toothpaste,
toothbrush, deodorant, and shower supplies.
4.
Spending
Money – amount @ parent’s discretion leaders
will – amount @ parent’s discretion leaders
will
put
in Zip Lock bag & label with name.
5.
Paper,
pens (at least three), knife, handbook,
notebook, matches.
6. Completed pre-requisites for your merit badges and your schedule for the week.