Packing checklist

Parents,

The items listed below will be necessary to insure your son's health and comfort while participating in the activities planned for a weekend trip. It is also recommended that he bring a game, book, or other item to help occupy his time during rest periods.

Please, NO radios or other sound emitting devices that do not have earphones; knives with blades longer than three (3) inches or requiring sheaths, Aerosol sprays, or anything that has a high monetary or sentimental value. We have discovered that things have ways of being misplaced or broken on campouts!

All food and drink that your camper will need for the weekend will be provided for a nominal fee decided upon by him and the other members of his patrol. However, he should consider bringing snacks to replenish his energy between meals. ALL clothing items that your son takes should be permanently marked with his name. We frequently end up with a pile of dirty clothing after the campout with no one willing to claim anything in it.

The following equipment, clothing, and personal items are recommended. However, if your son does not have a specific item, a substitution should be made to provide similar functionality.

Equipment  
  ___ Sleeping Bag              ___ Pack               
  ___ Flashlight with extra     ___ Foam pad/air       
      batteries                     mattress           
  ___ Pocket knife              ___ Ground cloth       
  ___ Pencil and Paper          ___ Mess kit         
  ___ Boots or waterproof              - Spoon         
      footwear*                                        
  ___ Mosquito repellent               - Fork          
  ___ Scout Handbook                   - knife         
  ___ Canteen                          - Plate         
  ___ Poncho*                          - Bowl          
  ___ Personal First Aid kit           - Cup           
  ___ Sewing kit                ___ Waterproof         
                                    matches            
Clothing   
  ___ Underwear (2 pair)        ___Heavy Jacket*      
  ___ Socks (3 pair)            ___Hat*               
  ___ Long Underwear (not       ___Gloves (2 pair)*   
      cotton)                                         
  ___ Sweater                   ___Long sleeve shirt  
                                   (2)                
  ___ Extra Pants (2 pair)      ___Extra pair of      
                                   shoes              
Personal         
Hygiene          
  ___ Toilet paper in     
      zip-lock bag                                    
  ___ 2 large trash bags  
  ___ Soap in container   
  ___ Tooth brush         
  ___ Toothpaste                                      
  ___ Wash cloth         
  ___ Hand towel         
  ___ Comb or brush      
  ___ Handkerchief(s)

Optional        
  ___ Down Vest         
  ___ Wool Scarf      
  ___ Watch           
  ___ Munchies        
  ___ Camera & film      
  ___ Binoculars         
  ___ Book              
  ___ More Munchies      

*NOTE: All Scouts must have on a hat, mittens, coat and Waterproof footwear to participate in outdoor activities.