This check list is intended to help the individual scout and the patrol leader to remember the gear needed to enjoy back-pack (and camping) outings. The same list will naturally apply to "truck-in" camping trips, except more of the optional heavier items will be included. Cold weather items are marked (*).

Personal Equipment

Important Items

  • Pack
  • Pack frame
  • Pack frame hip straps
  • Sleeping bag
  • Ground cloth
  • Pocket knife
  • Waterproof match container
  • Matches
  • Mess Kit
  • Plastic knife, fork, spoon
  • Canteen
  • Band-aids (5 to 10, wrap in plastic)
  • Halazone tablets (water purifiers) 
    or Chlorine bleach drops
  • Flashlight (small)
  • Binder twine or sash cord (50 feet)
  • Pencil and paper
  • Soap
  • Wash Cloth
  • Hand Towel
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpase (small amount in piece of plastic)
  • Toilet tissue


Optional Items

  • *Blanket
  • *Chapstick
  • *Air mattress or foam pad
  • Extra plastic sheeting
  • Pillow, inflatable
  • Hand axe or saw
  • Sheath knofe (in pack)
  • Metal table knife, fork, spoon
  • Whistle
  • Signal Mirror
  • Sewing and repair kit
  • Candle
  • Tinder
  • Solid fire starter
  • Compass
  • Map
  • Trail description
  • Boy Scout handbook
  • Boy Scout fieldbook
  • Lemon drops
  • Lifesaver candy
  • Chewing gum
  • Calomine lotion (Caladryl)
  • Insect repellant
  • Comb
  • Handkerchiefs
  • Wash basin, collapsible
  • Fishing kit
  • Camera
  • Radio

Clothing

Important Items

  • Hiking boots (required for hikes)
  • Extra socks (2 pairs)
  • Rain suit, poncho, or raincoat (required)
  • Extra trousers
  • Extra shirt
  • Extra underwear


Optional Items

  • *Insulated underwear
  • *Sweatshirt
  • *Toboggan (stocking cap)
  • *Ear-flap cap
  • *Gloves or mittens
  • Canvas shoes
  • Windbreaker
  • Pajamas

Patrol Equipment

Important Items

  • Tent (1 per two Scouts)
  • Tent poles (one per tent)
  • Tent stakes (10 per tent)
  • Tarpaulin
  • Tarp poles (two per tarp)
  • Binder twine or sash cord
  • Extra plastic sheeting
  • Cooking kit (with lightwt. fry pan)
  • Large spoon
  • Spatula
  • Hot pot tongs (or pliers)
  • Axe
  • Saw
  • Collapsible water jug
  • Liquid detergent
  • Brillo pads
  • Paper towels (2 rolls)
  • Toilet tissue
  • Garbage bags, plastic
  • Candle or fire starter (solid)

Optional Items

  • Shovel
  • Can opener
  • Long fork
  • Pot holder
  • Aluminum foil
  • Reflector oven frame
  • Sharpening stone
  • Skillet, cast iron

Food Suggestions

Lightweight Items (for backpacking)

  • "Instant" Oatmeal, Grits
  • Powdered drink mix (dry milk, chocolate milk, Russian tea, Kool-aid, Tang)
  • Raman noodles
  • Dehydrated soups
  • Packaged dinners (dehydrated)
  • Dried beef (put in plastic bags)
  • Vacuum dried meats
  • Freeze dried meats
  • Tuna
  • Sardines
  • Bacon
  • Summer sausages (no refrigeration read)
  • Vienna sausages
  • Cheese, grated
  • Cheese, hard
  • Eggs, powdered
  • Pancake mix
  • Corn meal
  • Bisquick
  • Dried potatoes (sticks, chips, buds)
  • Spaghetti (dry)
  • Macaroni (dry)
  • Rice, instant
  • Dry cereal (raisin bran, Cheerios, Fruit loops, Rice Krispies, puffed wheat, Alpha-bits, etc.)
  • Crackers
  • Fritos, corn chips, etc.
  • Cookies
  • Pop tarts
  • Pudding (dry mix)
  • Dried fruit (raisins, apples, peaches, apricots, prunes)
  • Chocolate candy
  • Peanuts, shelled
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Sugar (white or brown)
  • Maple syrup mix

Heavier Items (for truck-ins)

  • Link sausages
  • Weiners
  • Bologna
  • Ham slices
  • Spam, Prem, etc.
  • Beef stew
  • Squeeze cheese
  • Loaf bread
  • Margarine
  • Peanut butter
  • Jelly
  • Mayonnaise
  • Mustard
  • Ketchup
  • Dates, figs


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