Packing
List for Summer Campouts
Essentials:
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Knife
(worn)
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First
Aid kit
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Raingear
(jacket and pants, or poncho)
q
Water
bottle (full)
q
Flashlight
(it doesn’t have to be big for Alaskan summers. Make sure it has good/extra
batteries)
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Snacks
(if desired or needed)
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Matches
and fire starters (flint and steel, batteries and steel wool, etc.)
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Sun
protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm)
q
Compass,
map if you can.
Clothing:
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Waterproof
windbreaker jacket, shell type preferred (this can be the same as your rain
jacket)
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Shorts
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Scout
pants (worn)
q
Non-cotton
pants
q
Scout
shirt (worn)
q
Red
scout shirt or red scout t-shirt
q
2
non-cotton shirts
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1 midweight layer, (wool scout jacket, polartec windbreaker, fleece
jacket, or wool sweater)
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Non-cotton long-sleeve shirt (helps protect from mosquitoes)
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4
pairs of non-cotton hiking socks (one of these is worn)
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Waterproof
hiking boots
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Camp
shoes (if desired and appropriate for the trip)
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Warm
hat
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Warm
gloves/mittens
Sleep gear:
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Sleeping
bag
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Foam
pad (or Therm-a-rest)
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Tent
(coordinate with buddy and PL)
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Ground
cloth (goes under tent)
Other:
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Personal
mess kit (Frisbee with paper plates, cup, fork, and spoon)
q
Toilet
kit (soap, teeth stuff, comb, pack towel, tp)
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Watch
(required for those in leadership)
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Bug
dope (Very important. The kinds with deet work best. The others don’t always
work.)
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Sunglasses
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Swimsuit
(if needed)
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BSA
Handbook
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Paper
and pen or pencil
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Rope
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Plastic trash bags
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Duct tape
REMEMBER:
100% cotton kills. Avoid
moisture. Plan so you won’t
attract bears.