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
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)