You are going on your first campout! Yay! We put together a list 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. This list is exhaustive – so don’t be worried if you don’t bring everything. Remember, it’s camping – there’s some fun to be had while roughing it in the great outdoors!
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 (charge before sunset!)
- 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