Packing List – Car Camping
LABEL EVERYTHING! Wear Scout shorts, Scout belt, white socks and Troop T-shirt.
PERSONAL GEAR/SUPPLIES
- duffel bag
- sleeping bag
- sleeping pad/air mattress
- pillow
- towel
- small soap
- comb or brush
- toothbrush/paste
- bug spray
- sunscreen
- Chapstick w/sunscreen
- sunglasses
- personal medication
- inexpensive wristwatch
- flashlight w/extra batteries
- sm. medical kit
- coins for phone call
- 10 Essentials
CLOTHING
Includes what you wear!
- sturdy shoes or boots
- extra tennis shoes or Tevas
- Scout shorts & belt
- long pants (cargo or jeans)
- 1 Troop T-shirt
- 1 extra T-shirt (white)
- 1 pajamas or sweats
- 2 pr. socks (wool or SmartWool)
- 2 pr. underwear
- jacket
- hooded sweatshirt
- 1 hat (w/wide all-around brim is best)
- 1 fleece or knit cap (for cold weather)
- 1 gloves (for cold weather)
- rain poncho or rain jacket (for wet weather)
10 ESSENTIALS
NOTE: Do NOT bring lighter or matches on car campouts!
- map of area (supplied by Troop)
- sm. flashlight w/extra batteries
- sm. pocket knife
- compass
- weatherproof lighter, matches (DO NOT BRING)
- sm. medical kit w/moleskin for blisters
- sm. signal mirror (plastic or metal)
- 50′ extra line (parachute cord)
- whistle
- reflective emergency blanket
OPTIONAL PERSONAL GEAR
- fishing equipment*
- camera
* Check with leaders before the campout about availability of fishing at specific campsites.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
All items should be packed in Ziploc bags which allow you to see the contents and prevent loose items from floating around in your duffel getting damaged, lost or wet.