Basic Summer Campout Checklist

• Camping Checklist (week long)
  1. Scout Handbook
  2. Sleeping bag - outdoor type (pad is optional)
  3. Rain Poncho
  4. Flashlight, (extra batteries and bulb too)
  5. Socks & Underwear - two each & packed in Ziploc bags
  6. Boots-especially if rainy weather, if not, sneakers OK
  7. Jeans & shirt, shorts & t-shirt
  8. Sweater &/or jacket or windbreaker
  9. Bathing suit
  10. Clothes pins (4~6 for drying clothes & equipment)
  11. Gym or duffle type bag is better than backpack since it takes up less room in car & tent
  12. Toiletries - motel/sample sizes of soap, toothpaste, floss, depleted roll of toilet paper, & toothbrush (Separate into zip lock bags)
  13. Cup/bowl, and utensil set - No food or candy
  14. Small towel - in Ziploc bag
  15. Bath/beach towel
  16. Water socks
  17. Insect repellant (no aerosols, pump or lotions only) and Chapstick
  18. Medications (advise scout leader!)
  19. Canteen is optional
  20. First aid kit if scout has made his own for rank
  21. Compass - scout or silva type, not compact or military type
  22. Garbage bags - one each: kitchen and leaf size
  23. Two lengths or packages of rope (different sizes)
  24. Sunblock
  25. Lightweight activity equip-deck of cards, book, game, etc.- (no electronic games)
  26. Hat
  27. Spending money for trading post (optional)
  28. Knives/axes prohibited until scout has his "Totin Chip" card