Packing List
Troop Nine-Four activities vary greatly from one event to another. The list below provides some suggestions to use as a guide for packing. However, Scouts should use their judgment to tailor this list for a particular event. If clarification is needed, their patrol leader is probably the best person to ask.
TEN ESSENTIALS + 1 (Daypack to be packed with the following)
- Pocket Knife or Multi-Tool (folding knife; less than 6”)
- Sun Protection – Hat/Sun Block/Sunglasses
- First Aid Kit
- Extra clothing (one set; shirt, shorts, underwear, socks)
- Rain Gear – Rain Jacket or Poncho
- Water Bottle
- Flashlight
- Trail Food – Trail Meal/Snacks
- Fire Starting Material – Flint & Steel/Matches Compass
- DEODORANT (We will be the best smelling Troop)
In and Around Camp
- Sleeping bags
- Sleeping pads
- Camping Pillow – Optional
- Daypack
- Camp Chair – Optional
- Headlamps (with extra batteries)
- Lantern (optional; battery powered)
- Fishing gear (Rod & Reel/Tackle) – Optional
- Notepad, Pencil, & Pen
- Watch
Clothing and Footwear
- Scout Uniform
- T-Shirts
- Underwear
- Shorts/Pants (Quick-drying pants/shorts encouraged; try to avoid jeans)
- Long-sleeve shirt (at least one; for sun, bugs)
- Sweater/Jacket
- Boots or shoes (no open toe or open back shoes)
- Socks (at least two pairs; synthetic or wool)
- Sleepwear
- Toilet paper
- Lip balm
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet-wipes
- Prescription medications
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Brush/comb
- Baby Powder/Gold Bond