DUFFEL BAG
- Easier to get stuff in and out of a duffel bag than a backpack
- Bring a second bag for dirty clothes
BEDDING
- sleeping bag, pillow
LABELLED CLOTHING
- Uniform (pants/shorts, shirt, belt, socks, neckerchief and slide)
- Troop t-shirt
- Daily change of clothes (notably T-shirt, socks and underwear)
- 2-3 pair shorts
- Swimsuit (2 if you have them)
- 1 pair sturdy shoes (closed toe)
- 1 pair shoes for shower and boating (croks or sneakers)
- Sleep wear
- 1 pair long pants
- 1 warm layer (eg. fleece)
- Hat
- rain gear
SCOUT EQUIPMENT
- Ziploc-type bags are good for clothes
- 2 Heavy trash bags for wet stuff or laundry
- 2 towels - one for showers, one for swimming
- Toilet articles - soap (liquid, or in a box), toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, etc.
- Boy Scout Handbook
- Mess Kit (Plate, Bowl, Cup, Knife, Fork, Spoon) labelled
- Flashlight
- First Aid kit (home made if you are doing First Aid Merit Badge)
- Paper and pencil (for merit badge homework in case there is any)
- Day pack
- Water bottle (labelled)
- Sunglasses
- Pocket Knife
- Sun block
- Insect Repellent (non-aerosol)
- Swim goggles
- Watch
OPTIONAL PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
- Merit Badge Books, Medication (well labeled with clear instructions. If it could be separated into morning and night that is helpful), Camera, Compass, Binoculars, Hanger, $30 spending money
FORBIDDEN STUFF
No electronics, including cell phones.
SOME EXTRA NOTES ON EQUIPMENT
Bring a small canvas or net bag (like a grocery bag). This bag can be hung from the end of the cot to hold small items off the floor (neat; therefore a good camping practice). Another nice thing to bring is a large clear plastic box or jar; everything in it stays dry and easy to find cause you can see through the jar.
Bag each day's clothing in a labeled zip-lock bag (e.g., in the "Monday" bag: one pair of socks, one t-shirt, one pair of shorts).