BOY SCOUT TROOP 803
CAMPING GEAR LIST
 
IMPORTANT NOTE:  Mark all equipment and clothing with your name and troop number-use permanent markers!!
 

• Scout Class “A” uniform:                                                                          REQUIRED GEAR LIST

     Scout shorts or pants                                                                      Groundcloth-8’ X 10’ –Every scout       
     Scout shirt w/ all current patches                                                   Canteen/water bottle
     Scout web or Scout leather (if earned) belt                                    Personal mess kit/cup/utensils
     Scout socks-green w/top red band-2 pair                                       Boy Scout Handbook/Fieldbook
     Neckerchief/slide                                                                            Pen/pencil/paper

• Scout Class “B” t-shirts as needed (red w/803 logo)                          Compass/whistle/watch
• Underwear                                                                                           Workgloves
• Socks for hiking, polypropylene, and trekkers                                    Medical Form
• Handkerchiefs                                                                                      Rope 15-25’ (knot-tying/clth-ln)
• Extra shorts/pants/shirts/socks                                                             Trash bags (wet/muddy gear)
• PJ’s and night moccasins
• Comfortable shoes for camp-no sandals                                             OPTIONAL GEAR LIST
• Hiking boots-waterproof                                                                      Insect repellent (not inside tents)
• Soap & container/shampoo                                                                  Flashlight and spare batteries
• Comb/brush                                                                                          Pocket knife (blade no longer 3”)
• Toothbrush and paste                                                                           Camp stool or chair
• Washcloth/towels                                                                                 Sewing kit
• Personal First Aid Kit                                                                          Spending money
• Raincoat/poncho                                                                                  Waterproof matches
• Sleeping bag and/or blankets/linings                                                   Newspaper/logs-fire building
• Air mattress/pad-NO COTS                                                                 Fishing gear
• Sheets/pillow                                                                                        Frisbee/wiffle ball,etc
• Duffle bag to carry all gear                                                                  Camera with film and batteries
• Day hike back-pack

 

Add-ons for Summer Camp                                                           OPTIONAL-SUMMER CAMP                                                

• Swim trunks (wear under your clothes on Sunday)                             String hammock
• Water socks for waterfront-no open toed shoes!                                 Stamps/envelopes/post cards
• Merit badge books and/or prework for merit badges                           Patrol Flags
• Long sleeve shirt/pants (not jeans) for swimming MB                        Camp gadgets
• Sun protection including lip balm                                                        Fels-Naptha Soap to repel insects
• O.A. Sash (if member)                                                                                   (usually avail at Schnucks)
• Extra shorts and Class “B” T-shirts

 

Add-ons for Freeze-Out Camping

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Most clothing should be wool, synthetic, or thermal…NOT COTTON

• Extra wool socks                                                                                Winter coat-wind/water proof
• Polypropylene socks to wear under wool socks                                 Snowsuit
• Long underwear/thermal                                                                     Stocking hat/ski mask/ear muffs
• Extra pants-not cotton or jeans as they absorb moisture                     Warm mittens/gloves-water proof
• Long sleeve warm shirts                                                                     Hand/foot warming devices
• Hooded sweat-shirts                                                                            Sleeping bag rated to 15 degrees
• Water-proofed and insulated boots Extra shoes if others get wet       Extra wool blanket
• Chapstick or other lip balm                                                                 Wool scarf
• FIREWOOD