First Campout Checklist

You are going on your first campout! Yay! Our Committee Chair put together some things you may wish to consider bringing with you depending on the duration of the campout, the amenities available at the camp site, and the individual needs of your Scout and family.

Destination: ________________________________________________________________

Weather: ___________________________________________________________________

Length of trip: ______________________________________________________________

Clothes

  • t-shirts
  • polos
  • undershirts
  • shorts
  • jeans
  • belt
  • underwear
  • socks
  • shoes
  • sweatshirts
  • jackets
  • pajamas
  • scout uniform
  • swimsuit

Day Gear

  • backpack
  • raincoat or poncho
  • hat
  • sunscreen
  • bug spray
  • first aid kit
  • flashlight / headlamp
  • solar lanterns (chard in advance!)
  • extra batteries
  • whistle
  • compass
  • water bottle
  • pocket knife
  • watch
  • scout handbook
  • small notebook and pen
  • hair ties
  • snacks
  • hydrocortisone cream

Toiletries

  • toothbrush / toothpaste / floss
  • deodorant
  • comb
  • razor
  • chapstick
  • any medications
  • lotion
  • shampoo
  • soap
  • hand sanitizer
  • towel
  • flip-flops
  • mess kit and utensils
  • one roll extra toilet paper

Night Gear

  • tent / tarp / mallet
  • sleeping bag / sleeping pad / blanket
  • pillow
  • snuggle item for little ones
  • gas lantern / extra mantels / matches
  • stargazing gear

Meal Prep

  • firewood (if open fires allowed)
  • water bucket
  • camp stove & propane tanks
  • cooking utensils
  • dutch oven
  • drinking water jug
  • wash basins & camp soap
  • dish rags
  • paper towels
  • wet wipes
  • meal prep gloves
  • trash bags

Extras

  • camp chairs
  • s’mores stuff
  • balls, gloves to play catch
  • wagon
  • camp table
  • poly rope
  • shade canopy
  • fishing poles / tackle / bait