Camping Checklist
Overnight Camping Gear

Essentials

• _____ First-Aid kit

• _____ Rain gear (e.g., a rain jacket w/ hood)

• _____ Water bottles (2; filled)

• _____ Flashlight

• _____ Trail food

• _____ Matches & fire starter

• _____ Sun protection

• _____ Map & Compass

• _____ Trash bag

• _____ Whistle

Clothing (Appropriate for season, activity and location)

• _____ Pants (preferably synthetic)

• _____ T-shirts (2)

• _____ Long-sleeve shirt

• _____ Jacket

• _____ Inner socks (synthetic)

• _____ Outer socks (wool)

• _____ Wool hat

• _____ Sweater (wool)

• _____ Gloves (wool)

• _____ Hat for sun protection

One day’s clothing per zip lock. Cold weather clothes in separate bag.

_____ Day pack (or Backpack)

• Day pack should be comfortable to wear and big enough to carry all the essentials, including food and water.

• Backpacks must be large enough to carry personal and patrol gear.

_____ Rain cover for pack
A large plastic bag or garbage liner will work...but not for long.

Sleeping gear (bag, pad, ground cloth)

• _____ Sleeping bag (or 2-3 blankets, wool or close-cell synthetic)

• _____ Sleeping pad (closed cell, preferably)

• _____ Ground cloth (light tarp or emergency blanket)

Eating kit (container and utensils)

• _____ Large non-metal cup or bowl

• _____ Spork (or fork and spoon)

• _____ Plate (preferably, a plastic Frisbee)

Personal hygiene

• _____ Soap (like Campsuds)

• _____ Toothbrush

• _____ Toothpaste

• _____ Dental floss

• _____ Comb

• _____ Washcloth/bandanna

• _____ Towel

Optional items (if you packed it, bring it back)

• _____ Watch

• _____ Camera and film

• _____ Notebook

• _____ Pencil or pen

• _____ Sunglasses

• _____ Small musical instrument

• _____ Work gloves (service projects)

• _____ Swimsuit (if outing permits)

Shelters

• _____ Tents^* (assemble check before leaving)

• _____ Ground cloth^*

• _____ Tarp/dining fly

• _____ 50' nylon cord

^*Supplied by Scouts, 1 tent per 2 Scouts

Extras

• _____ Troop Flag

• _____ Water container (1-5 gallons)

• _____ Duty roster

• _____ Saw

• _____ Duct tape (~6’)

Kitchen

Cook kit

• _____ Stove

• _____ Fuel

• _____ Pots and pans

• _____ Spatula, spoons, ladle

• _____ Plastic sheet (heavy, 4' x 4')

• _____ Heavy duty aluminum foil

• _____ Potholders

• _____ Can opener

• _____ Tongs

• _____ Kitchen knife

• _____ Grill (if cooking over fire pit)

Cleanup kit

• _____ Biodegradable soap

• _____ Sponge or dishcloth

• _____ Scouring pad

• _____ Sanitizing rinse (bleach)

• _____ Wash basins (2; wash, rinse)

• _____ Hand sanitizer

• _____ Trash bags

• _____ Paper towels (in heavy zip lock)

• _____ Mesh bag