Troop 714 Scout Handbook

Appendix B. Camping Equipment Checklist

Full Scout uniform is required when traveling to camp and returning from camp.

RECOMMENDED CAMPING EQUIPMENT

• Hat

•  Tent

• Ground cloth

• Mattress pad/cot/air mattress

• Sleeping bag

• Pillow

• Sleep wear

• Handkerchiefs

• Change of clothing

• Clothing for the weather

• Underclothing

•  Extra socks, 1 pair per day +1 pair

• Extra shoes

• Flashlight, spare bulb and batteries

• Mess Kit or plate, bowl, cup

• Knife, fork, spoon

• Mesh dunk bag

• Canteen or water bottle

• Drinking cup

• Sunscreen

• Insect repellent

• Compass

• Personal hygiene items

• Mirror

• Soap & container

• Toothbrush, paste

• Comb/brush

• Towel

• Washcloths

• Personal first aid kit

• Pocket knife (TOTIN’ CHIP required)

• Watch

• Rain gear (poncho or rain suit)

• Personal medication, to be left with Scoutmaster

• Camp stool or chair

• Trash bags (2)

• Notebook

• Pencil

• Water Shoes

• Clothes line

• Clothes pins

• Gloves

• Swim Suit

DO NOT BRING

•  Comic books and magazines.

• Video games, radios, television sets, CD players or tape players.

• Tobacco products, alcohol, or drugs.

• Gum, candy, carbonated drinks.

• Sheath knives, slingshots, firearms, or fireworks.

• Styrofoam items.

• Roller blades, scooters, skate boards or bicycles.

• Clothing that imitates the uniforms of the United States Army, Navy or Marine Corps.

These and other non-Scout items may be confiscated during the trip and returned to the Scout’s parents.