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Pack 302 Camp-out Checklist

While Scouts generally know what they should bring on a camp-out, a checklist can be useful in minimizing things that get forgotten.

Camping Gear

  • Spare batteries

  • Small flashlight (no bigger than 2 D cells) or headlamp

  • Rain Gear (poncho at a minimum, rain jacket and pants recommended)

  • Boots are recommended for cold weather and hiking.

  • Sleeping Bag (packed in plastic bag preferably inside a stuff sack)

  • Sleeping pad

  • Pillow

  • Water Bottle (full)

  • Tent

  • Cub Scout Handbook (in plastic bag) plus a pen

  • Pocket Knife (after earning Wittlin' Chip)

  • Camping or regular towel

  • Bandana

  • Watch

  • Whistle

  • Field uniform (Class "A") for ceremonies and religious services 

  • Activity uniform (Class "B") (troop/pack shirts or any scout shirts) for other activities 

  • Mess kit (or plate and cup) and utensils 

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste, soap and hand towel 

  • Bible, prayer book, etc.



Clothing

  • Underwear, one per day, plus one extra

  • Socks, one pair per day, plus one extra.  For cold weather bring warm socks (preferably wool or polyester, not cotton).  For hiking liner socks are great.

  • T-shirts, one per day, plus one extra

  • One pair of shorts (except in very cold weather)

  • One pair of long pants

  • Hat – baseball or brim style

  • Extra pair of shoes, tennis shoes are ok

  • Sleeping clothes


Cold Weather Add-ons

  • Hat – stocking type or balaclava

  • Long Underwear, top and bottom

  • Gloves, non-cotton, preferable water resistant

  • Warm Coat

  • Fleece pull over


Optional Items (as appropriate for the event)

  • Camp chair

  • Swim Suit

  • Sleeping bag should be rated at least 20 degrees

  • Compass

  • Insect Repellent

  • Sun Screen



What NOT to Bring

  • Electronic Games, CD/MP3 Players

  • Anything expensive or irreplaceable

  • Sheath knives or any knife with a blade > 3”



Other rules to keep in mind for youth and adults attending the campout: 
NO alcoholic beverages! 
NO fireworks, firearms, archery equipment, etc.! 
NO pets! 
NO pressurized fuel equipment unless you have BSA Pressurized Fuel Training! 
Clothes 



Additional Items may be found here.

The items listed are not required but ARE recommended.

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