Recommended Camping Checklist
While you’re packing, use this handy camping checklist to make sure you
don’t forget anything important and make sure to stock up on the things you need.
Campsite
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Tent (and stakes)
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Sleeping bags
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Sleeping pads or cots
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Camping pillow
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Headlamps or flashlights (and extra batteries)
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Camp chairs
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Lights for your campsite
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Firewood
Kitchen
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Mess Kits for Everyone in Your Party
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Cup, Plate, Flatware Optional: Bowl, Mug
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Refillable water bottles
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Cooler
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Ice or ice packs
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Matches/lighter/firestarter
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Dish soap
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Scrubber/sponge
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Trash/recycling bags
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Dish towel
If Cooking for Yourself at Camp:
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Cooking pots/roasting sticks
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Cooking utensils
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Sharp knife
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Cutting board
Food
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Drinks for your campsite
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(Note: water and Lemonade provided)
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Snacks for your campsite
Tools
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Multi-tool
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Duct tape
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Paracord
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Mallet or hammer (for hammering tent stakes)
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Small broom and dustpan
Clothing & Footwear
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Class A uniform (button down)
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Class B uniform (pack shirt)
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T-shirts
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Pants/shorts
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Long-sleeve shirts
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Lightweight fleece or jacket
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Boots or closed toed shoes suited to the terrain
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Socks
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Underwear
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Sleepwear
Additional items for rainy and/or cold weather:
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Rainwear (jacket and pants)
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Long underwear
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Warm insulated jacket or vest
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Fleece pants
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Gloves or mittens
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Warm hat
Health & Hygiene
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Toothbrush and toothpaste
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Toiletry kit
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Quick-dry towel
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Prescription medications
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First-aid kit
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Sunscreen
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Lip balm
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Insect repellent
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Itch cream
Optional:
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Baby wipes
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Rubbing alcohol or antiseptic wipes
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Brush/comb
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Sunglasses
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Earplugs
Personal Items
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Credit card and/or cash
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ID
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Cellphone and charger
What NOT to Bring
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Electronic devices E.G. Tablets, Game systems, etc.
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Bows and arrows of any kind
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Pets
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Alcohol
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Firearms
Note:
Scouts are not permitted to carry pocket knives until AFTER they earn their Whittling Chip. We thank you for helping us enforce this rule for the safety of all our scouts.