Troop 1131 - Dearborn, MI

Troop 1131 Camp-out Gear List

CLOTHING

____ Scout Uniform (Class A)	____ Scout Uniform (Class B)
____ Complete Change of Clothing	____ Rain Gear
____ Extra Pair of Shoes	____ Hiking Boots or High Top Tennis Shoes
____ Layered Clothing Appropriate for Weather	____ Coat Appropriate for Weather
____ 4 Pairs of Socks	____ Sock Liners for Long Hikes
____ Gloves	____ Hat

SLEEPING

____ Sleeping Bag & Extra Blankets (if needed)	____ Foam Pad
____ Plastic Ground Cloth (3’ X 7’)	____ Sweats; Dry Socks; Knit Hat or Hooded Sweatshirt to sleep in

EATING

____ Cup & Bowl or Messkit

____ Silverware

MISCELLANEOUS

____ Personal Toiletries	____ Towel
____ Personal First Aid Kit	____ Water Bottle or Canteen (Filled)
____ Flashlight & Extra Batteries	____ Pack or Duffle Bag
____ Boy Scout Handbook	____ Notebook
____ Pen	____ Non-aerosol Insect Repellent
____ Pocket Knife with Totin’ Chip	____ Spending Money
____ Specialized Equipment for Specific Campouts	____ Whistle

OPTIONAL

____ Handkerchief	____ Compass
____ Sewing Kit	____ Camera
____ Bible or Prayer Book	____ Nature Books
____ Sunglasses	____ Binoculars

SUMMER CAMP

____ Sunscreen	____ Fishing Gear
____ Swimsuit	____ 2 Towels
____ Scout Shorts	____ 2 Hangers
____ Water Shoes	____ Health Form
____ Wallet (Money and ID)

***All medication must be given to an adult leader.
***Please put your name on all your gear, if possible.
***Scout Uniform (Class A) is to be worn when leaving for a campout and for the return trip.
***Refer to your Boy Scout Handbook for additional items needed for backpacking.

The troop camps year-round. For cold-weather camping, additional equipment is necessary. With proper equipment, cold-weather camping does not mean being cold. The sleeping bag should be rated for about +20 degrees, or a liner or cover for the regular bag can work. Warm footgear is essential. Tennis shoes with snow boots do not work. Good insulated boots are best. Socks should have no cotton content. Wool or synthetic pile are the socks of choice. Polypropylene or silk sock liners help a lot. Bring plenty of extra socks. Clothing should consist of three layers. None of the layers should be cotton if possible. The inner layer should wick moisture away from the skin (polypropylene underwear works well). The second layer should trap an air layer (pile and fleece work well). The outer layer should stop the wind (Nylon is good). A good hat and gloves finish the outfit. Wind-resistance is a good feature. Bring extra hats and gloves, because with Scouts, these tend to get wet and/or lost. Special equipment is also needed for backpacking trips, and will be discussed as needed.