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"Pay attention to the ounces & the pounds will follow" -- The Lightweight Backpacker
Overnight/Weekend Trips
While we encourage scouts to follow these lists, scouts may need to pack extra clothing and/or equipment depending on the weather or trip. Use your best judgement.
For a printer friendly overnight packlist, click here.
Basic Overnight Packlist
___ Backpack
___ Pack Poncho
___ Sleeping Bag
___ Sleeping Pad
___ Ground Cloth
___ Scout Outdoor Essentials
___ Pocketknife and Totin Chip___ Seasonal Clothing
___ First-Aid Kit
___ Extra Clothing
___ Rain Gear
___ Canteen or Water Bottle
___ Flashlight (with extra batteries/bulbs)
___ Food for the Trail
___ Matches and Fire starters
___ Sun Protection
___ Map and Compass
___ Boy Scout Handbook
___ Cook KitWarm Weather Clothing
___ Short-Sleeved Shirt
___ T-shirt
___ Shorts
___ Long Pants
___ Sweatshirt or Warm Jacket
___ Hiking Boots
___ Hat with a Brim
___ Extra Socks
___ Extra Underwear
Cold Weather Clothing
___ Long-Sleeved Shirt
___ Long Pants
___ Long Underwear
___ Sweatshirt or Sweater
___ Insulated Coat with Hood
___ Hiking Boots
___ Warm Hat (2 are recommended)
___ Gloves or Mittens
___ Extra Socks
___ Extra Underwear
___ Pot___ Toiletries Kit
___ Plate
___ Cup
___ Knife
___ Fork
___ Spoon
___ Toothbrush___ Rain Gear
___ Toothpaste
___ Soap
___ Wash Rag
___ Towel
___ Comb/Brush
Summer Camp
For a printer friendly summer camp packlist, click here.
Basic Summer Camp Packlist
___ Backpack or Tote
___ Sleeping Bag
___ Sleeping Pad
___ Ground Cloth (for Camping and Wilderness Survival merit badge)
___ Scout Outdoor Essentials
___ Pocketknife and Totin Chip___ Seasonal Clothing
___ First-Aid Kit
___ Rain Gear
___ Canteen or Water Bottle
___ Flashlight (with extra batteries/bulbs)
___ Map and Compass
___ Boy Scout Handbook
___ Official Scout Uniform___ Cook Kit
___ Short-Sleeved Shirts
___ T-shirts
___ Shorts
___ Long Pants
___ Swim Trunks ___ Sweatshirt or Warm Jacket
___ Hat with a Brim
___ Hiking Boots
___ Boat Shoes or Old Pair of Sneakers (for Pool/Waterfront activities)
___ Running Shoes or Moccasins (for around camp)
___ Extra Socks
___ Extra Underwear
___ Pot___ Toiletries Kit
___ Plate
___ Cup
___ Knife
___ Fork
___ Spoon
___ Toothbrush___ Recommended Extras
___ Toothpaste
___ Soap
___ Wash Rag
___ Towel
___ Comb/Brush
___ Watch___ Rain Gear
___ Notebook and Pen/Pencil
___ Alarm Clock (battery operated)
___ Bandanna (for C.O.P.E. course if applicable)
___ Insect Repellant
___ Extra Money (for merit badge pamphlets/kits)
___ Camera and Film
___ Extra Batteries
Fabrics for Camping/Hiking
Cotton -- Good for warm, dry weather camping. It's comfortable, lightweight and it keeps you cool. However, it takes a long time to dry and is a bad insulator in cold weather. Once it's wet, it will not keep you warm and should be avoided in colder months.
Wool -- Great for colder weather. Wool is a great natural insulator and can keep you warm even when damp. It might be somewhat scratchy, so it helps to wear something underneith.
Synthetics -- Many synthetics offer the comfort of cotton and the warmth of wool. They are comfortable, warm (even when wet), fast drying and lightweight. Polypropylene, pile/fleece and other modern, man-made insulating materials are available in long underwear, sweaters, vests, parkas, mittens and hats.
