Suggested Camping Packing List for Scouts

     Troop 33 typically leaves for weekend camping trips on a Friday from St. Paul’s Church parking lot, returning that Sunday around 1 p.m. (depending on travel time). We suggest the following materials be a part of the scout’s pack so that they can become self-reliant and BE PREPARED.

     A full Class A uniform is required for travel to and from the camping trip. Class B uniforms (Troop Shirt, Scout pants, Green Scout Socks) are worn throughout the weekend. Comfortable boots or hiking shoes that are required (no open toes shoes or crocs). Check off each item in pencil as you lay out your equipment pack. 

Camping Instructor - Edward Quackenbush

Camping Equipment:

❑ Tent (Troop can provide if needed)        

❑ Waterproof ground cloth or tarp 

❑ Sleeping bag, pillow, air mattress or pad

❑ Mess Kit (cup, bowl, plate, utensils)

❑ Rope for Personal Clothesline            

❑ Poncho or Raincoat 

❑ Warm jacket or coat                        

❑ Pajamas or sweatshirt, sweatpants

❑ Underwear                                  

❑ Hat or cap 

❑ Work Gloves                               

❑ Extra socks, shoes, other clothing 

❑ Camp Chair                                 

❑ Pocket Knife (Totin’ Chip card required)

❑ Water bottle                                 

❑ Flashlight, batteries 

❑ Sunscreen                                    

❑ Insect repellent 

❑ Sunglasses                          

❑ Scout Handbook, Notebook and pencil

❑ Firem’n Chit Card  

❑ Compass

Toiletry Kit:

❑ Water bottle 

❑ Toothpaste, toothbrush, comb                

❑ Washcloth, towel 

❑ Soap in container                            

❑ Toilet paper 

❑ Extra plastic bag                              

❑ Personal First aid kit (small)

Suggested Hiking Packing List for Scouts

     The ability to unplug and get outside is invaluable in this day and age.  Hiking has been an essential part of scouting since its inception.  Often during camping trips, Troop 33 enjoys exploring nature. 

     The below equipment list represents the bulk of what is needed to be prepared for a hike, especially those for the Hiking Merit Badge requirements.  Depending on the season, the distance and the topography of the planned hike, the equipment list may be different.  All scouts should keep in mind that anything they bring will need to be stowed in their bags.

Hiking Equipment:

❑ Hiking boots         

❑ Walking stick (optional)

❑ Daybag

❑ Water bottle (filled)

❑ Trail mix/gorp/snacks

❑ Personal first aid kit (small)                 

❑ Extra socks 

❑ Compass/whistle/hike map                         

❑ Rain jacket (weather dependent)

❑ Pocket knife                                     

❑ Hat or cap