Camp-out Essentials: Required Personal Equipment for Overnight Camping

Scout Book

• In a protective container (i.e., gallon sized Ziploc Bag)
• Pen or pencil
• Notebook

First Aid Kit

• Kept in easily accessible pocket where others can find it
• 6 bandages
• 2 3×3 sterile gauze pads
• 3×6 piece of moleskin
• Soap, sanitizer, or alcohol wipes
• Tweezers
• 1 Safety Pin
• Small roll of bandage tape
• Safety scissors (if needed to cut tape)

Items

• Pocket Knife (Must have totin’ chip)
• Matches/firestarter
• Compass
• Emergency Whistle
• Parachute cord/Rope
• Flashlight/headlamp

Water Bottle

• Minimum 1 quart
• Avoid water bladders unless you plan to keep them clean and mold free

Sleeping Bag

• Rated 30 degrees or lower (unless camping in summer)
• Synthetic Material (best for beginners)

Mess Kit

• Bowl
• Plate
• Cup or Mug
• Fork
• Spoon

Clothing

• Class A Uniform is worn when traveling
• Class B shirt for at camp (shirt color chosen by patrols)
• No open toe shoes!
• Dress for the weather (Rain poncho, swimsuit, winter coat, etc.)

Toiletries

• Soap
• Deodorant/Antiperspirant
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste/Floss
• Comb
• Camp Towel

Pack or Duffel

• To carry all of the equipment and clothing
• Put a large lawn/garbage bag in this that all gear can fit in if necessary to protect from rain