Packing checklist for boys
(Last modified: $Date: 2011-08-09 10:15:05-05 $)
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MUST have: | SHOULD have: | MIGHT want: |
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__ sleeping bag __ Boy Scout shirt __ Troop 72 red "Adventure" shirt __ rain coat __ sweatshirt or light jacket __ shorts __ extra socks __ extra underwear __ plate, bowl, cup __ knife, fork, spoon __ insect repellent __ sun screen __ water bottles __ toothbrush, toothpaste __ first aid kit __ flashlight __ backpack or duffel bag __ pack cover (garbarge bag okay) __ toilet paper __ garbage bags/ziploc bags __ swimsuit, towel (in summer) |
__ Scout Handbook (in ziploc) __ matches, firestarters __ sleeping pad __ leather gloves __ hat __ long pants (bugs) __ sunglasses __ compass __ jackknife __ rope __ hand sanitizer __ Scout pants (nylon zip-offs) __ notebook and pen |
__ sandals __ pillow __ day pack __ camp stool __ watch __ camera __ book __ magazine __ deck of cards __ woodcarving __ harmonica __ frisbee __ football __ hacky sack __ juggling stuff __ fishing gear |
NOTE: For "car camping," we don't have to worry as much about weight and bulk as we do on backpacking or canoe trips. However, you should still try to "pack light" so we can get gear for 20 people in the troop trailer. (While at the same time remembering to "Be Prepared," of course.)