Items a scout may need to bring:
- Scout Handbook
- Sleeping Bag
- Ground Mat
- Pillow
- Medicine
- First Aid Kit
- Mess Kit - plate, utensils, and cup
- Water bottle with strap used for hiking
- Flashlight / headlamp
- Toiletries (toothbrush & paste, hairbrush, etc.) & small towel
- Bible
- Camp chair
- Pocket Knife
- Change of Clothes
- Glasses case
- Hat or Sunglasses
- Jacket or troop sweatshirt (watch forecast)
- Raincoat or poncho (watch forecast)
- Scouting or Troop t-shirt (watch forecast)
- Sunscreen and bug repellant (non-aerosol)
- Chapstick
- Carbineer (to clip things to belt)
Optional Items to bring:
- Fishing gear (if campground has a lake)
- Earplugs
- Battery powered Lantern