Personal Camping Gear
Boy Scout Troop 131
List of Personal Camping Gear
[Refer to BSA Handbook Page 224]
Required Items For All Campouts
| BSA Handbook | Sleeping Clothing |
| Watch | Pocketknife [need Totin Chip] |
| Sleeping Bag | Extra Clothing / Belt |
| Ground Cloth | Compass |
| Pack / Bag for All Equipment | Pen / Pencil / Paper |
| Poncho or Rain Gear | Personal First Aid Kit |
| BSA Mess Kit with Cup | Flashlight |
| Fork, Knife, Spoon | Water Bottle / Canteen |
| Hiking Boots & Socks | Toothbrush / Toothpaste |
| Extra Shoes / Sneakers | Soap / Comb / Towel |
| Shirts / Pants / Underwear |
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Class A Scout Shirt & Neckerchief not required for weekend campouts
Optional Items For All Campouts
| Pillow | Sweaters / Sweatshirts |
| Blankets | Extra Flashlight Batteries |
| Sleeping Pad | Rope / Twine |
| Laundry Bag | Merit Badge Books |
| Hat / Cap / Bandanna | Book |
| Sun Protection | Tissues |
| Swimsuit | Matches / Firestarters |
| Inexpensive Camera / Film | Glasses / Sunglasses |
| Trail Food Mix |
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Required Equipment For Cold Weather Campouts
REMEMBER - USE LAYERS! DON’T GET COLD & DON’T SWEAT!!
| 2 or More Blankets | Gloves & Extra Gloves |
| Sweaters / Sweatshirts | Extra Socks per Day |
| Insulated Jacket / Parka | Warm Hat |
Items Not Permitted on Campouts
| Radios / Electronic Games | Excessive Money |
| Candy / Snacks / Junk Food | Guns / Large Knives |