MINIMUM ESSENTIALS FOR CAMPOUT

1.      Sleeping Bag: Single most important item, lightweight, rated for a minimum of 20º F (0º is better). We will camp in weather from 90º down to 15º.

2.      Ground Pad: Closed cell type foam. This will keep you warm in cold weather. The pad insolates you from the ground as well as provide some measure of sleeping comfort.

 

3.      Eating Utensils: The troop supplies plates and utensils. The scout should have a lexan or nalgene water bottle and optional metal cup for hot contents. (Chocolate, soup, etc)

4.      Clothes, At least one change of clothes for the weekend. At least 3 pair of socks

5.      Extras

a.       Flashlight: Standard size with long life batteries. Bigger is not better - double "A" battery size is easy to carry in the pocket.  Many scouts also purchase a headband for their flashlight for setting up tents in the dark for fall and winter camping.

b.      Compass – Needed for several requirements 1^st Class and below

c.   Rain gear – a Campout would not be a Boy Scout Campout unless it rains

6.      Backpack: To carry the above gear, clothing and toilet articles 

7.      Tent: Each Scout can have his own tent but must have a "tent buddy" during campouts. Patrols will camp together on campouts, with two Scouts in each tent. The troop has 3 tents for loaning to the scouts. Should a scout use a troop tent, they are responsible for drying and cleaning the tent after a campout. Any damage to the tent will be paid for by the responsible scout.

Checklist for a normal Campout