
(There is a more complete list in the new handbook.) Warm Sleeping Bag Small Pillow (optional, can use a rolled up sweatshirt or other) Sleep Pad (optional, but required for cold-weather camping) Mess Kit (fork/knife/spoon, plate/bowl, cup) Water Bottle or canteen (Nalgene bottles are popular these days) Survival Kit Essentials Compass Handkerchief Flashlight Pocket knife (not to be used until you’ve proven you know how to use it safely) Scout Book (This will allow you to get stuff signed off during the campout) Pen or pencil and small pad of paper Watch (optional but encouraged) Lip-balm 3 garbage bags Personal Hygiene - Soap, toothbrush, etc. Rope (Optional, but good to have 10-20 feet of light-weight rope on hand) Fire-starter (matches in a zip-lock bag, water-proof matches, or a lighter) Personal first-aid kit (optional as the troop brings a full kit) Fanny-pack (optional, but great to bring survival kit when we go hiking) Cloths – (please dress in layers so you can regulate your body temperature) Seasonal Outerwear (Winter: hat, gloves/mittens, Warm Boots, Snowpants, etc) Rain Gear – a poncho is small and light-weight (even when no rain is in the forecast) Change of clothes for each day Extra Socks (2 per day) Extra winter hat (for cold-weather sleeping in a dry hat) Things NOT to bring: Any electronics (No walkmans, hand-held games, etc.) No knives with blades longer than 3.5 inches No cellphones (Adults will have phones for emergencies) Things the troop will bring: Tents, ground-cloths Saws, axes Cook-stoves, gas lanterns Cook pots, utensils, tables and dish-washing supplies First-aid kits Water Coolers Rope Food * The troop generally provides food for 4 meals, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast. Each boy is typically on his own for Friday night dinner when we depart. One of the boys in the patrol will buy the food, normally as one of the first class requirements. Each boy is responsible for paying $10.00 the Monday before the trip to help with the cost of the food. (There will either be a little more to pay or a little money back depending on actual costs.) |
The Basics...
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The Basics...
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