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Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter Camping Equipment List

To The Scouts & Parents:

This list is a GUIDELINE of most of the things needed for camping in the spring, summer, fall or winter.

Since the Scouts are doing the camping, I am asking that they be the ones to pack their own backpack. I have seen it too often where the Scout has too much of one thing and not enough of the things needed. I have also noticed that at events where a backpack inspection is part of the event (Operation Alert) the Scouts do not know where items are. Parents, lay out their things if you wish but let your Scout do the packing.

General Equipment (this will be required at ALL camps).

1 sleeping bag
campfire blanket
backpack
1 plate, bowl, & cup (unbreakable)
1 knife, fork, & spoon
1 toothbrush & paste
1 soap, comb, towel, & facecloth
1 set rain gear
medicine/medication (Scouter Must Know)
watch
water bottle or canteen (unbreakable)
1 personal first aid kit
1 Survival Kit (which should include the following)
1 waterproof match container
1 repair kit (needles, buttons, thread, safety pins)
1 notebook and paper
1 flashlight with fresh batteries and/spares
1 compass
scout knife (remember to bring your permit)
1 deck of cards (optional)
camera & film (optional)
1 pair sunglasses (optional)
Eating
Label with adhesive or duct tape or engrave with name
- Knife, fork and spoon set
Toilet
Please label everything.
- Wash cloth and Towel

Spring/Fall Clothing

full uniform
2 short sleeve shirts or T-shirts
2 long pants
1 short pants
3 sets of underwear
3 pair of socks
1 sweater
1 light jacket or windbreaker
1 heavier jacket (depending on weather forecast)
1 set P.J's or sweatshirt & pants
1 Pair running shoes/hiking boots
1 pair rubber boots (depending on weather forecast)
1 field hat/touque
1 pair gloves/mitts (depending on weather forecast

Summer Clothing

Full Uniform
2 Long sleeve shirts

2 Short sleeve shirts or T-shirts

2 Long pants

2 Short pants

3 Sets of underwear

3 Pair of Socks

1 Bathing Suit & extra towel

1 Light jacket or Windbreaker

1 Set PJ's or Sweatshirt & Pants

1 Pair Running Shoes

1 Pair of Hiking Boots

1 Bottle Insect Repellent (no aerosol cans)

Sunscreen

1 Field Hat

Winter Camping Equipment List

Clothing

Remember to Read your Fieldbook for Canadian Scouting page 149- 155. Wear loose fitting clothing in layers so that you can adjust your level of warmth to temperature and activity. Use this list as a guide to help you pack.

Scout neckerchief and woggle ( leave uniform at home)
2 long sleeve undershirts (polypro or polyester is best)
2- pair long underwear - bottoms
2- heavy shirts or sweat shirts (avoid cotton)
2- sweaters or 1 sweater and vest or polar fleece
2- pair pants (NO JEANS!!!!!)
1 - Pr. sweat pants with nylon shell pants, or ski pants.
Winter Jacket - Ski jacket or Parka
4-5 pairs of socks ( wool or wool blend if possible)
2 pairs of mitts or gloves (mitts better) OR1 pair "Hot Paws" gloves
2 hats/toques
1 Scarf or "neck gaiter"
sleep wear ( P.J's or track pants with shirt -DON'T SLEEP IN THE SAME CLOTHES YOU WORE ALL DAY.)
Winter boots
1 spare pair of boot liners - if possible ( look for label that says at least 50% wool; the best are 75% wool/ 25% polypropylene)
Kleenex

Miscellaneous

Winter sleeping bag OR two summer bags with a wool blanket

Sunglasses !!! Yes, very important

Lip Balm

Sunscreen (yes, sunscreen!!!)

Freeze proof canteen or small plastic water bottle

Assortment of plastic grocery bags

Camera & Film (optional)