Hammocks are an alternative to a tent but scouts must ensure they protect the trees and check with the leader to make sure they are permitted for the trip
hammock
straps/suspension
Tarp
Sleep pad
Sleeping bag (3 season bag minimum)
Pillow
Sleep wear
Optional: light for inside the tent
Clothing
Appropriate clothing for the weather and environment
Environment: long pants and sleeves prevent bug bites/poison ivy
Appropriate clothing for the activities.
leaders will advise of any specific needs for the outing.
Layers are important.
Leave cotton clothing at home – when it gets wet, it stays wet and it doesn’t dry and it can make you very cold. Cotton Kills!
Personal Items
Personal items (shampoo, soap, comb/hairbrush, tooth brush, toothpaste, etc.)
Towel
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Medications (give to a leader if necessary)
Equipment
Headlight (preferred) or flashlight is essential
Pocket knife (need Totin’ chip)
Fire lighting
Flint and steel/matches/lighter
Ziplock bag with dryer lint or cotton wool balls rubbed in vaseline to use to light the campfire
Personal First Aid Kit
Paracord (for a clothes line)
Folding chair
Backpack/bag to carry your gear in
Camp bucket made up of a standard 5-gallon bucket with a water-tight Gamma Seal lid (both available at Lowes/HomeDepot). This can also act as your camp chair! This is recommended but not essential.
