CAMPING GEAR LIST
A gear list for a backpacking trip is here

The following is a list of equipment that will be needed by a Scout attending a typical Troop 406 weekend camping trip.  This is a basic list and some trips like backpacking can require more specialized equipment. Most of this is rather inexpensive except perhaps the sleeping bag. It is best not to cut corners here or you may have a very cold camper during a cold weather campout. Expert advice is available from any adult Scouter, just ask.

This may sound like a lot of items but it is much more comfortable to have. Some can be shared among friends. Many of these items are usually around the house and can return to their daily duty when returning home.  Also, it helps a lot if personal gear is marked.  You would not believe how everything looks alike, and many times the Scouts aren't even sure it is theirs. 

As a reminder, the troop provides the tents, cooking gear, dining fly, and lighting for the camp site. Feel free to use this as a pre-camping checklist (you can find a list just like this in your Boy Scout Handbook).  Camping fees are due two weeks in advance of the trip as we purchase all of the food and special equipment ahead of time.

  • Troop 406 travels in its Class A Boy Scout uniform (shirt, neckerchief, pants or shorts, belt & socks)
  • Signed permission slip
  • Scout Handbook
  • Flashlight (check batteries)
  • Notebook & pen
  • Pocket Knife (must have earned Totin' Chip card first)
  • Compass / whistle
  • Watch
Camp gear
  • Sleeping bag, should be of good quality and of a temperature rating suitable for expected temperatures
  • Sleeping mat or blanket for additional ground insulation.
  • Folding camp chair (each scout needs their own)
  • Backpack and/or Duffel Bag with reseal- able plastic bags to keep items dry
Toilet kit:
  • Medications are to be handed to the Scoutmaster prior to trip departure
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Comb/Hairbrush
  • Deodorant
  • Soap & Shampoo
  • Towel
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunscreen
Camper Clothing (please remember to pack extra clothing/footwear if rain is forecasted)
  • Underwear (& long johns if cold)
  • Socks (plus 1 extra pair)
  • Shirt (plus 1 extra)
  • Pants or shorts
  • Sleeping shorts or sweats
  • Swimming trunks (If swimming is planned)
  • Hiking boots or other appropriate footwear
  • Windbreaker, jacket or coat
  • Rain poncho or other appropriate outerwear (can be inexpensive light plastic)
  • hat and (if necessary) gloves
Mess kit (many adults use a clean Frisbee –No Joke! Note that usually the only part of a mess kit used is the largest dish and it doesn’t hold much.)
  • Cup or mug, plastic or insulated, used for water, soup, hot chocolate etc. The metal mess kit mug will burn your fingers!
  • bowl / plate
  • Knife / fork / spoon

NO electronics (we are there to enjoy the outdoors and each others company) - radios, game boys, boom boxes etc.  If brought they will be returned at the conclusion of the trip.