Family Camping Checklist:

Shelter

    Tents (one for each scout/family) (with rainfly and tie-down cord)

    Ground tarp or tent footprint

    Tent stakes and mallet

Sleeping Gear

    Sleeping bags

    Sleeping pads or air mattresses

    Pillows

    Extra blankets (if needed)

    Battery or car powered air pump (if needed)

Clothing

    Scout uniform (for arrival and departure if formal event)

    Weather-appropriate clothing (layers)

    Extra socks and underwear

    Rain gear

Footwear

    Comfortable hiking boots or sturdy shoes

    Extra shoes or sandals for camp

Personal Items

    Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc.)

    Towel

    First-aid kit

    Insect repellent

    Sunscreen

    Medications (if needed)

    Scout handbook and any required materials

    Hammock and Hammock straps (if needed)

    Headlamps for hands-free lighting

    Portable chair or stool

    Pen or pencils

    Water bottle

    BSA Medical Form Parts A&B

Pack Camping Checklist:

Cooking and Eating

    Camp stove(s) and fuel

    Cooking utensils (pots, pans, spatula, Dutch ovens, etc.)

    Eating utensils (plates, bowls, cups, forks, knives, spoons)

    Biodegradable soap and sponge

    Food storage containers and bags

    Trash bags and stand

    Charcoal for Dutch ovens (check burn ban status)

    Aluminum foil for Dutch ovens (check burn ban status)

Food and Water

    Large Coolers with ice packs/ice/dry ice

    2x 5-gallon cooler and flavored beverage mix

    Drinking water (at least 1 gallon per person per day) or verify water access from site

    Water purification method (if needed)

    Smores ingredients

Campfire and Light

    Firewood and fire-starting materials

    Lanterns or flashlights with extra batteries

Navigation and Communication

    Map of the campsite and surrounding area

    Compass

    Fully charged mobile phones (for emergencies)

    Two-way radios (if available)


Helpful Items for Family Medical Kit

*Any required prescriptions, asthma inhalants, epi pens, etc.

Bandages

Benadryl

Poison ivy treatment such as CORTAID® Treatment Kit

Antibiotic ointment/wipes

Burn ointment

Thermometer

Bug repellent

Aspirin

Tweezers (good for removing splinters and ticks)