General Camp Packing List
In addition to the required Medical Form, and the Medication Information Form, signed by a parent/guardian, each Scout should bring the following minimum equipment for his personal use at troop campouts:
- Clothing
- Complete uniform with hat
- Sturdy hiking shoes
- Extra underwear and socks
- Handkerchiefs
- Shorts/blue jeans
- Scout T-shirt
- Raincoat/poncho
- Sleepwear
- Sweater/jacket (If needed due to cool weather)
- Sleeping bag -or- three blankets
- Pillow (if desired)
- Long sleeve shirt with buttons, long pants, and belt for Swimming and
Lifesaving merit badges (if on your schedule for summer camp) - Mess Kit (Plate, cup, bowl, knife, fork and spoon [except summer camp])
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towel
- Shampoo
- Washcloth
- Comb, brush, mirror
- Soap in container
- Canteen
- Flashlight
- Pencil, pen, pad/notebook
- Spending money
- Insect repellent (non-aerosol)
- Scout Handbook
- OA sash (if OA member)
- Medication & physical forms properly filled out by parents
Anything else needed for camping would be stated by Patrol Leader/SPL or in a merit badges pre-requirements.