Scout Packing List

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Each Scout will Need:

Day Pack, containing
- Individual First Aid Kit (age appropriate)
  - Small Bandages and antibiotic ointment
  - Wound cleaning pads and sting relief ointment or pads
- Sun screen spray or lotion (high SPF)
- Bug spray/lotion
- Hand sanitizer
- Water bottle (reusable)
- Whistle
- Trail snacks
- Pocket knife (optional, only if Whittling Chip is earned and with the scout)
- Flashlight (if a headlamp is brought as well, please ensure it has a “red” mode)
- Light rain gear – rain jacket/pants (better in wind, like “frog toggs”) or poncho
- Notebook and pencil (optional)
A duffle bag or other large bag, containing
- Personal items and toiletries and toilet paper
- Mess Kit (kits run $10-20, or bringing equivalent items from home is ok)
  - Plate, bowl, and cup (reusable, plastic or metal)
  - Spoon and Fork (or Spork) (reusable, plastic or metal)
  - Mesh dunk bag
- Clothing (appropriate for season and weather)
- Field uniform (“class a”)
- Towel
- Scout book
Closed-toe shoes good for walking (broken in to reduce blisters, tall socks preferred)
Sleeping bag/blankets and pad (pad is optional, for comfort and warmth in cold weather)
Camping pillow/sweatshirt in a pillowcase (optional, for comfort)
Camp chair (optional)
Medicine (as needed, held by parent/guardian)

For each 2-3 scouts tenting together