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PACKING LIST—CAR CAMPING
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| Required—store these
items together so they are ready to go |
- Duffel bag or backpack with frame, hip belt, and sleeping straps (no
bungee cords)
- Rain Gear—rain parka or poncho and a cover for the backpack or
duffel bag
- Sierra cup, plate, bowl, utensils, and water bottle (quart recommended)
- Large garbage bags (2-3), nylon cord or rope
- Flashlight with working batteries
- Sleeping bag (with plastic lining for the stuff sack) and sleeping
pad
- Tent and ground cloth (plan ahead to share with a friend)
- Personal first aid kit
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| Add these items the night
before |
- Extra clothes (in plastic ziploc bags)—long pants, long-sleeved
shirt, sweatshirt (hood a good idea), sweats for sleeping, tennis shoes,
socks, underwear
- Toothbrush, washcloth, towel, soap, toilet paper in a plastic bag,
sunscreen, chapstick
- Bag lunch (for most outings)
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| Wear these items |
- Scout uniform shirt (no scout pants), T-shirt, underwear, socks, hiking
boots (broken in) or sturdy shoes
- Jacket, heavy wool sweater, windbreaker, or other warm clothing
- Wallet with $5 to $10
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| Optional |
- Medication (if necessary)
- Watch, sunglasses, camera, compass, fanny pack (or day pack), pocket
knife, emergency whistle or mirror
- Scout Handbook
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| Forbidden |
- Radios, cassettes, sheath knives, slingshots, bows and arrows, electronic games
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| Summer items |
- Shorts, swimsuit, insect repellent
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| Winter items |
- Gloves, hat, long underwear
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| Keep
your equipment as light as possible, or as light as you can easily carry.
You are responsible for carrying all your gear to and from the campsite,
as well as your share of the patrol food and cooking gear! |
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