Backpacking / Camping Packing List
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1Backpacking / Camping Packing List
Campsite, etc.
backpack (make sure it fits – not too large)
This is a basic packing list that is suitable for
sleeping bag (not a slumber party bag –
spring, summer and fall hiking or camping.
too heavy, too absorbent, too cold)
Winter camping requires different equipment.
sleeping pad (lightweight foam is best)
matches in Ziploc or a lighter
The troop owns a limited amount of gear,
1 or 2 fire starters
including packs, sleeping bags, mats, etc.
20 feet small diameter nylon rope
headlamp or flashlight w/ batteries
1 set of extra batteries
st
personal 1
Aid kit (p. 289 in Scout book)
Cooking / Eating
compass (Silva type. NOT the kind found
3 cup Tupperware container w/ lid
plastic spoon
on the end of key chain or a military
compass. See pages 63 & 73 in Scout
small plastic mug
book for an example of the proper type)
large gallon Ziploc bag for garbage
small plastic spade (for bathroom use)
2 water bottles (total of 2 pints of water)
(usually orange, sold at outdoors stores)
sack lunch or dinner if required
snacks
pocket knife
your share of group food or money to pay
large heavyweight garbage bag (must fit
over backpack for waterproofing. A leaf
bag, not a lightweight kitchen garbage
Clothes to wear
bag)
hiking boots
scout book in freezer Ziploc (very
long pants
important)
underwear
notebook and pen in freezer Ziploc
belt
whistle
jacket or coat
tee shirt
Bring if available
backpacking tent (NOT a large, heavy
Clothes to pack
tent. It will be shared with 1 or more. We
long pants (extra)
will pair up scouts before we go.)
tennis shoes
small ground tarp for under tent (but only if
2 pair socks
the tent does not have a built-in tarp for the
rain jacket and rain pants or poncho
floor)
tee shirt
long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt for layering
long underwear bottoms
Leave room for (added before we leave)
underwear
assigned group gear (stove, fuel, pot, etc.)
stocking cap
your share of group food
gloves
your share of a tent
Personal
watch
travel size hand sanitizer
folded sheets of paper towel in Ziploc
(holds up much better than toilet paper)
washcloth
toothbrush and travel size paste
necessary medication / prescriptions
(advise adult leader)
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