What to Bring?

In this section of the site you will learn about what to bring. If you are a new scout, this site is ideal for you. If you have been in scouting for a number of years and still don't know what to bring, shame on you but use this site anyway! If you need any more help turn to the purple "hiking" and green "camping" sections in you Boy Scout Handbook.

Scout Outdoor Essentials 

Pocketknife

First Aid Kit

Extra Clothing (Click for help)

Rain Gear

Water Bottle

Flashlight

Trail Food (Enough for the Troop due to Troop Policy)

Matches and fire starters 

Sun Protection (15 SPF+)

Map and Compass

Backpack

Rain cover for backpack

Sleeping bag, or two or three blankets (Sleeping Bag STRONGLY Recommended)

Sleeping Pad 

Ground Cloth (Provided by T148)

Mess Kit

Spoon

Plate

Bowl

Cup

Cleanup Kit

Soap

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Dental Floss

Comb

Washcloth

Towel

Personal Extras (Optional accept for the watch)

Watch (PLEASE bring this or DON'T ask what time it is!)

Camera and Film

Notebook

Pencil or pen

Sunglasses

Small musical instrument

Swimsuit

Gloves