• 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, play station portable, Cell Phones If brought they will be returned at the conclusion of the trip.