Troop 41 Camping Gear List

Big Pieces:

• Back Pack
• Sleeping Bag
• Foam Pad or Air Mattress
• Plastic Ground Sheet
• Tent (buddy up before you go on an outing)
• Mess Kit and Eating Utensils

Clothing:

• Sweaters and / or jacket ("Be Prepared" with extra layers for unexpected weather!)
• Rain Gear: pants, jacket, and hat (Poncho in 10 essentials)
• Boots or sturdy shoes (water proof treated)
• Boot Socks and sock liners (wear one and carry several in Ziploc bag; no cotton)
• Hat (Troop cap or Scout hat recommended)
• 2 Changes of underwear; polypropylene...no cotton
• 2 Changes of Clothes (they will get wet)
• Short gaiters
• Bathing Suit
• Class A uniform is required at Scout Summer Camp Properties and at Camporee

Patrol Kit

Toilet Kit:

• Toothbrush, Toothpaste, and Floss
• Soap
• Hairbrush or comb
• Wash Cloth and Hand Towel
• Insect Repellent
• "Cathole Kit": toilet paper, diaper wipes, hand sanitizer soap

Ten Essentials on every outing...every time:

• Matches in Water Proof Case and 2 Fire Starters
• Water bottle
• Pocket knife under 4 inches long (NO SHEATH KNIVES)
• Flash Light and extra Batteries
• Sun Screen
• Compass and Topographic map or Trail map
• Poncho or Rain Coat and Rain Hat
• Extra Food (such as energy bar)
• Personal First Aid Kit
• Extra Clothing (space blanket)
• Whistle (recommend Fox 40)

Other Personal Gear:

• One Large Plastic Garbage / Leaf Bag
• Boy Scout Handbook, Notepad, and pencil in large Ziplock bag
• 6 feet of ¼” inch Rope
• Safety Pins
• Duct tape
• Fishing gear