Packing checklist for boys
(Last modified: $Date: 2011-07-25 10:25:43-05 $)
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MUST have: | SHOULD have: | MIGHT want: |
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__ sleeping bag __ Boy Scout shirt __ South Dakota 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 ok) __ small backpack for hikes __ at least 2 qts. water bottles __ toilet paper __ garbage bags/ziploc bags __ swimsuit, towel __ money for 4 fast-food lunches |
__ 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) (Mt. Rushmore flag ceremony Scouts should be in full uniform) |
__ sandals __ pillow __ camp stool __ watch __ camera __ book __ magazine __ deck of cards __ woodcarving __ harmonica __ frisbee __ football __ hacky sack __ juggling stuff __ fishing gear __ money for souvenirs/snacks __ GPS for geocaching |
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 22 people in the troop trailer. (While at the same time remembering to "Be Prepared," of course.)