Packing checklist for boys
at Summer Camp

(Last modified: $Date: 2015-03-31 18:52:57-05 $)

In addition to patrol gear, each person on the camping trip in his personal gear...
MUST have: SHOULD have: MIGHT want:
__ Boy Scout shirt
__ Troop 72 red "Adventure" shirt
__ sleeping bag/blankets
__ rain coat or poncho
__ sweatshirt/light jacket
__ shorts
__ hike shoes & tennis shoes
__ 5 pair socks
__ 5 pair underwear
__ extra shirts/shorts
__ plate, bowl, cup
__ knife, fork, spoon
__ insect repellent (no aerosol)
__ sun screen
__ deodorant, shampoo
__ water bottles
__ toothbrush, toothpaste
__ first aid kit
__ flashlight
__ backpack or duffel bag
__ toilet paper
__ garbage bags/ziploc bags
__ swimsuit, towel
__ notebook, pencils
__ day pack (small backpack)
__ money for Tradin' Post
__ money for merit badges (?)
__ Scout pants (zip-offs)
__ Scout Handbook (in ziploc)
__ watch
__ pillow
__ matches, firestarters
__ leather gloves
__ hat
__ sunglasses
__ compass
__ jackknife
__ rope
__ merit badge pamphlets
__ kleenex or handkerchief
__ pajamas
__ OA sash (if member)
__ laundry bag
__ sheets
__ bike helmet
__ sandals
__ camp stool or chair
__ camera
__ book
__ magazine
__ deck of cards
__ woodcarving
__ harmonica
__ frisbee
__ football
__ hacky sack
__ juggling stuff
__ hand sanitizer
__ fishing gear
__ fishing license (if over 16)
__ postcards/envelopes and stamps
__ skit costumes/props
__ walking stick

NOTE: For summer camp, we don't have to worry as much about weight and bulk as we do on backpacking or canoe trips. Feel free to bring creature comforts such as a pillow or a chair, since you'll be there six days. You don't need a pad, however, since each bunk has a mattress. (Unless you plan to sleep in a tent for one of the overnight options.) Also, all your gear will be stored inside "tabins" (cabin walls with a tent top). Note that most meals will be in the dining hall, but troops cook on their own Wednesday, so Scouts still need eating gear.


[Troop72.com Home Page]
This page is maintained by Tom Arneberg (webservant@cvbc.net)
(Last modified: $Date: 2015-03-31 18:52:57-05 $)