Weekend Camping Equipment


Camping Equipment

  • sleeping bag packed within a plastic waterproof bag inside protective stuff sack
  • pack & frame w/ padded hip belt
  • plastic ground cloth
  • foam sleeping pad
  • tent w/ extra stakes
  • plastic garbage bags for pack cover and for extra rain gear

Clothing

  • boots
  • long pants
  • extra pants or shorts
  • 2 shirts or T-shirts
  • underwear
  • coat or sweatshirt
  • hat with brim
  • extra pair of shoes
  • 2 pairs heavy wool socks
  • 2 pairs inner socks (polypropylene)
  • pajamas
  • swimsuit
  • handkerchief or bandannas
  • plastic bags in which clothing is packed

Scout Essentials

  • Boy Scout Handbook
  • flashlight w/ extra batteries & bulb
  • matches in waterproof container
  • pocketknife
  • compass and maps
  • pencil & notebook
  • canteen & water bottles (1-2 quarts)
  • rain-suit (use garbage bag in emergencies)
  • first aid kit (w/ bandaids, moleskin, tape, disinfectant)
  • sun protection/chapstick
  • repair kit (s- pins; needle&thread, shoelaces, rubberbands)
  • 50' of 1/8" nylon safety cord

Eating and Personal Equipment

  • SPOON/knife/fork
  • toothbrush & paste
  • comb
  • plate/bowl
  • towel/washcloth
  • mirror
  • cup
  • soap
  • toilet paper

Extra Items

  • medication/extra glasses
  • watch/alarm clock
  • camera & film
  • water purificadon tablets
  • sunglasses
  • binoculars
  • whistle
  • musical instruments
  • liquid soap / scouring pads
  • insect repellent
  • guidebooks
  • money
  • songbook
  • emergency or extra food
  • fishing equipment


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