Personal Overnight Camping Gear for Scout Outings

Here is the complete list of what the Boy Scouts of America suggest that Scouts bring on outdoor activities.

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Scout Outdoor 10 Essentials

 

 

 

Pocketknife (Totin' Chip card required!)

 

Backpack, Daypack or Dufflebag

 

First Aid Kit

 

Rain cover for backpack

 

Extra clothing

 

Sleeping bag and stuff sack

 

Rain gear

 

Sleeping pad

 

Water bottle

 

Ground cloth

 

Flashlight

 

Pillow

 

Trail food

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Eating Kit

 

Matches and fire starters

 

Spoon, fork, knife

 

Sun protection - SPF 30

 

Plate

 

Map and compass

 

Bowl

 

 

 

Cup

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Clothing for the season

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Clean Up Kit

 

Warm weather

 

Soap

 

Short-sleeved shirt

 

Toothbrush

 

T-shirt

 

Toothpaste

 

Hiking shorts

 

Dental floss

 

Long pants

 

Comb

 

Sweater or warm jacket*

 

Washcloth

 

Hiking boots or sturdy shoes

 

Towel

 

Socks

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Personal Extras (optional)

 

Hat with a brim for shade

 

Watch

 

Bandana

 

Camera and film

 

Rain gear

 

Notebook

 

Extra underwear

 

Pencil or pen

 

 

 

Sunglasses

 

Cold weather

 

Small musical instrument

 

Long-sleeved shirt*

 

Swimsuit

 

Long pants*

 

Gloves

 

Sweater*

 

Folding Chair

 

Long underwear*

 

 

 

Hiking boots or sturdy shoes

 

 

 

Socks

 

 

 

Insulated parka or coat with hood

 

 

 

Warm hat*

 

 

 

Mitten or gloves*

 

 

 

Rain gear, gaiters

 

 

 

Extra underwear

 

 

 

* items should be made of wool or a warm synthetic fabric

 

 

 


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