Packing checklist for Scouts
(Last modified: $Date: 2015-07-13 17:50:04-05 $)
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MUST have: | SHOULD have: | MIGHT want: |
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__ sleeping bag __ Boy Scout shirt __ Troop 72 red "Action" shirt __ rain coat __ sweatshirt or light jacket __ sandals or water shoes __ swimsuit, towel __ non-cotton shorts __ extra socks __ extra underwear __ plate, bowl, cup __ knife, fork, spoon __ insect repellent __ sun screen __ water bottle __ toothbrush, toothpaste __ first aid kit __ flashlight/headlamp __ backpack or duffel bag __ pack cover (garbarge bag OK) __ toilet paper __ matches/lighter/fire-starters __ garbage bags/ziploc bags |
__ hat __ Scout Handbook (in ziploc) __ sleeping pad __ leather gloves __ non-cotton long pants (bugs) __ sunglasses __ compass __ jackknife __ rope __ hand sanitizer __ long underwear (if cold forecast) __ wool/polypro shirt/jacket (if cold forecast) |
__ pillow __ camp stool __ watch __ camera __ book __ magazine __ deck of cards __ woodcarving __ harmonica __ frisbee __ football __ hacky sack __ juggling stuff __ money in case we find a DQ __ fishing gear __ personal life vest __ personal paddle __ canoe cushion |
NOTE: On a canoe trip, you must assume that EVERYTHING WILL GET WET! Even if it doesn't rain, your pack is sitting on the bottom of the canoe getting inundated with water dripping off your paddle every time you switch sides. There always seems to be water pooling in the bottom of the canoe! And of course if the canoe tips, then everything will be soaking. Therefore, when packing for a canoe trip, anything that you want to keep dry should be in waterproof bags inside your pack.