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Troop 263 ~ Camping Gear List
SCOUT OUTDOOR ESENTIALS AND PERSONAL OVERNIGHT CAMPING GEAR
- A scout Field Uniform for Travel to and from camp out and for any Ceremonies (Tan Shirt and Green Pants)
- A scout activity uniform (Troops Red T-Shirt or the Generic BSA Polo Style Red Shirt)
- Pocket knife (remember your Totin Chit)
- Personal First Aid Kit - (no over the counter drugs or prescription drugs can be carried by a scout with
the exception of an inhaler or epi pen)
- Clothing appropriate for the season - In snowy, rainy or wet weather COTTON is not acceptable as it will
keep you cold.
- Rain Gear - A rain poncho works good for this and can be used to go over your backpack as well to keep it dry too.
- Water Bottle - even in cold weather a water bottle is needed to keep from dehydrating
- Flashlight
- Sun protection - even in the winter and cloudy days it is needed
- Hat - in the winter a warm had in the summer a base ball style cap will work.
- Sun glasses - even in the winter we need eye protection
- Compass
- Back pack or duffel bag. (eventually your scout will need a backpack for hikes)
- Day pack - this is a smaller back pack good for short hikes for just a day.
- Sleeping bag (good to at least 20 degrees - recommend a mummy style good for 0 degrees or below)
- Sleeping pad ( the closed cell type or the "Therm-a-rest" self inflating type. Air mattresses are not a good choice
and will keep you colder)
- Ground cloth (tarp)
- Eating kit - will need fork, knife, spoon, plate, bowl, and cup
- Persnal Clean up items - Soap, Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, combe or brush, wash cloth, towel. If its just
an overnight trip then some of these items can be omitted as the boys will not use them.
- Watch
- BSA Handbook for signoffs
- Small Note book and pencil or pen
- Swimsuite if swimming is being done
- Gloves if its cold.
NOTE: Troop 263 does not allow any candles, butane lighters, non-folding knives, fireworks, radios/walkmans
or computer games on camp outs. If it is not on the list to bring, ask before you bring
it.
Your Scout Handbook is a good source for additional information on what to pack.
Before buying expensive items like sleeping bags, boots and backpacks, we strongly suggest you use suitable family gear
you may already own or borrow for the first few trips. This lets you see what is needed, what others use, research purchases
and take advantage of sales. Also if your scout is new to the troop he may decide after a season that this camping out just
isn't for him and leave the troop. Troop 263's leaders have camped for years, and can suggest money-saving substitutes,
or recommend good quality equipment that will survive the rigors of Scout camping. Scouts also tend to grow quickly and can
find that a backpack or boots don't fit after a year. There is Troop Equipment such as tents, tarps, Sleeping pads, etc.
is available to borrow from the troop. Contact your Patrol Leader so he can request items from the Quartermaster at
least 1 - 2 weeks before a camp out. Keep in mind there is only a limited supply of extra equipment.
Don't have the camping equipment you need then check this store out - you can Rent the equipement you will need and give
it a try before you invest in a purchase of the equipment.
REI is a sporting goods store that has quality sports supplies. You can purchase items on-line or
go to Reading, MA (the nearest store to our town). I think they are about one of the best around and highly recommend
them for all your camping and sports needs. They will fit things like packs to the size of your body.
You can also rent equipment from them.
So its like a try it out before you buy it
Address:
279 Salem St
(exit 40 off Route 128)
Reading, MA 01867
(781)
944-5103
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Store Hours:
M-F: 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 11 am
- 6 pm |
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