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Personal Camping Packing List

Pack items in an appropriately sized backpack, duffle bag, or other container.

  • Permission slip
  • Medications
  • Field uniform for ceremonies and religious services
  • Activity uniform (troop/pack shirts or any scout shirts) for other activities
  • Pants or shorts, socks, and underwear
  • Pajamas or comfortable clothes to sleep in
  • Your Scout handbook
  • Mess kit (or plate and cup) and utensils
  • Sleeping bag/pillow/pad or mat
  • Coat/Hat/Gloves (for cold weather camping)
  • Ball cap or hat and sunscreen
  • Jacket or sweatshirt
  • Extra pair of boots or shoes
  • Extra socks
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste, soap and hand towel
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Flashlight with extra batteries
  • Canteen or water bottle
  • Raingear
  • Camp chair
  • Any other items you need for the planned activities (i.e. swimsuit and towel if there
  • will be aquatic activities)

Optional Gear

  • Camera (disposable recommended)
  • Insect repellant – LOTION TYPE OR WIPE ON TYPE ONLY!!!! NO AEROSOL!!!!
  • Frisbee/ball glove and ball/board games/cards /etc
  • Bible, prayer book, etc.

Other rules to keep in mind:

  • NO alcoholic beverages!
  • NO fireworks, firearms, archery equipment, etc.!
  • NO pets!
  • NO pressurized fuel equipment unless you have BSA Pressurized Fuel Training!

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