Camping Equipment Checklist (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

Large trash bag

Forbidden Items:

Cell phones, portable electronic games, CD players, AM/FM radios and I PODS, non-folding

knives, knives with serrated blades, non-scouting related shirts and aerosol cans. Leaders and

Scouts are expected to wear Class A or B shirts at all times. This also includes any other

item(s) that maybe detailed by camp or facilities visiting.

Other Optional Items:

These items are event depended.

Trunk - very useful for summer camp, a locking. A plastic design trunk that can be left in the rain

is recommended.

OA Sash - special events and Summer Camp

Cot - Not normally a recommended item.

Thermarest mattress

Frame pack - Useful on long hikes.

Camp chair

Comments:

Here are some things that every parent needs to know.

First: If the Troop trailer is going (and it goes on nearly every trip), there are some supplies that

are given to Scouts to use. All Scouts get their tents via the trailer, food preparation equipment

(including mess kits, pots and pans...etc.) are provide for, and lanterns. With a very few

exceptions, you have most of the items already at home.

Secondly: If you can obtain some equipment second hand and/or borrowed. EBay is a great

source for Scouting equipment. I believe that you will be pleasantly surprised on how much

money you can save by buying previously used uniforms online. Another option is to ask other

parents of Troop 39 Scouts if they have any items that they no longer require.

Finally: You don't have to buy everything at once. Some items can wait back until a birthday or

holidays. There is something to be said for quality of the item that you are considering for

purchase. Some equipment come with a long term warranties, these items can be expected to

last for a very long time. When you are given the choice, you need to consider the price

difference over the value of your item. Is your purchase worth the cost difference? You don't want

to spend $100 on something that will turn up missing or lost when your Scout returns home from

camping.

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