EQUIPMENT LIST
HERE IS A SUGGESTED LIST OF EQUIPMENT THAT A TROOP 306 SCOUT SHOULD BRING ON A REGULAR CAMPOUT (SPRING, SUMMER, FALL). WHAT YOU NEED WILL VARY DEPENDING ON THE SEASON AND WEATHER.
| WEAR __ HIKING BOOTS OR STURDY SHOES __ FLEECE OR LIGHT JACKET __ RAIN GEAR (THIS MIGHT INCLUDE RAINCOAT , RAIN HAT, RAIN HOOD, RAIN PANTS) *IF NOT WORN, CARRY IN PACK CARRY IN POCKETS __ POCKETKNIFE __ MATCHES IN WATERPROOF CASE __ HANDKERCHIEF OR BANDANNA __ WALLET WITH ID AND MONEY CARRY ON YOUR BACK __ BACKPACK BIG ENOUGH TO HOLD YOUR EQUIPMENT AND A SHARE OF YOUR PATROL’S EQUIPMENT AND FOOD TOP OF PACK OR IN OUTSIDE __ REPAIR KIT CONTAINING: RUBBER BANDS, SAFETY PINS, NEEDLES, THREAD, BUTTONS, SHOELACES, CORD, EXTRA PLASTIC BAGS __ TRASH BAGS (2) __ PACK COVER (YOU CAN MAKE FROM A TRASH BAG) OR PURCHASE FROM CAMPMOR, HTO OR REI __ 25 FEET OF PARACHUTE CORD __ SMALL AMOUNT OF PERSONAL TOILET PAPER IN BAGGIE TO STAY DRY INSIDE PACK __ EXTRA PAIR OF SHOES, MOCCASINS, OR SNEAKERS __ EXTRA CLOTHING IN PLASTIC BAGS: __ EXTRA SHIRT __ T-SHIRT(S) __ LONG PANTS | __ SHORTS __ EXTRA SOCKS __ CHANGE OF UNDERWEAR __ PAJAMAS OR POLYESTER LONG UNDERWEAR (OPTIONAL) INSIDE PACK OR FASTENED TO PACK OR FRAME __ SLEEPING BAG INSIDE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG AND STUFF SACK __ FOAM PAD OR SLEEPING PAD ADDITIONAL REQUIRED __ CANTEEN OR WATER BOTTLE __ SCOUT HANDBOOK __ FLASHLIGHT WITH NEW (OR EXTRA) BATTERIES __ PLASTIC BOWL & CUP (DO NOT HAVE TO BE A KIT) __ FORK & SPOON (DO NOT HAVE TO BE A KIT) __ TOILET KIT INCLUDING: SOAP, TOOTHBRUSH, TOOTHPASTE, FLOSS, COMB, SMALL HAND TOWEL. __ KNIT CAP TO SLEEP IN __ COMPASS, IF YOU HAVE ONE __ INDIVIDUAL FIRST AID KIT OTHER OPTIONAL __ WATCH __ CAMERA __ FIELDBOOK, SONGBOOK __ NATURE BOOKS __ BRIMMED HAT __ SMALL NOTEBOOK, PENCILS __ BINOCULARS AND/OR MAGNIFYING GLASS __ SUNGLASSES WITH POLARIZED LENSES __ SUNSCREEN, LIP BALM (SEASONAL) __ INSECT REPELLENT (SEASONAL) __ SWIMSUIT (SEASONAL) __ GLOVES (SEASONAL) |
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WINTER CAMPING EQUIPMENT LIST
Here is a suggested list for Cold-Weather Campouts. Remember, conditions vary and what might be appropriate for one set of conditions (e.g., 10° and snowing) can be wrong for another (e.g., 33° and freezing rain). The most important things are to stay dry, have a hat or hood on at all times, and have enough pairs of socks. The challenge here is to bring what you need without making your pack too heavy.
| WEAR __ Layers, pants and shirts __ Comfortable, waterproof boots __ 2 pairs of socks (one wool and one as liner) __Wool Hat (or stocking cap) (Must be worn if you are to go on the trip) __Long Underwear, bottoms or sweat pants. __Sweater or Jacket __Rain gear __Mittens (or gloves) (wear one, carry the other) __Some of these items, if not worn,should be carried in pack. CARRY IN POCKETS __Pocketknife __Matches in Waterproof Case __Handkerchief or Bandanna __Wallet with ID and Money CARRY ON YOUR BACK __Backpack big enough to hold your equipment and a share of your patrol’s equipment and food TOP OF PACK OR ITS OUTSIDE POCKET __Trail Food (high-energy bar, candy bar,dried fruit, etc., for emergency energy) __Repair Kit containing: rubber bands,safety pins, needles,thread, buttons, shoelaces. __Trash Bags and Plastic Bags (various sizes) __Pack cover (You can make from a trash bag) __25 feet of Parachute Cord __small amount of Personal Toilet Paper INSIDE PACK __ Extra pair of boots or camp shoes __Gloves (or mittens) (wear one,carry the other) __ Snow pants or ski pants(optional) __Extra clothing (each piece tied or zipped into plastic bag) | __Extra Shirts, Sweat Shirts,or Sweaters – NOT COTTON __Extra Pants ( Wool is best) __Extra Socks (3 extra pairs) WOOL __Extra Bandannas __Change of Underwear __Change of Long Underwear or Pajamas or Sweat suit(Optional) __Extra Wool Hat (or Stocking Cap) INSIDE PACK OR FASTENED TO PACK OR FRAME __ Sleeping bag (designed for cold weather) (inside plastic garbage bag and stuff sack) __ Sleeping Bag Liner (a folded sheet or blanket with safety pins) (optional) __ Foam Pad or Sleeping pad (to put under you and insulate you from the ground) ADDITIONAL REQUIRED __ Water Bottle- Nalgene __ Individual First Aid Kit (at least some Band-Aids) __ Scout Handbook __ Flashlight with new (or extra batteries) __ Plate, Cup, Bowl (plastic is better than metal, food gets cold on metal fast) __ Fork, Spoon __ Toilet kit including: soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, comb, washcloth, towel OTHER OPTIONAL __ Watch, __ Camera, Film __ Dark Glasses with polarized lens es __ Notebook, Pencils __ BSA Field book __ Compass, if you have one |