Troop 12 Berkeley-Ashton

This list summarizes the minimum equipment necessary for a typical weekend "car-camping" campout from mid-April to mid-October [Specialty Campouts - Winter Camps, Backpacking, etc., are addressed by other specific handouts]. Packing should be in a medium size duffel bag with clothing separated in small stuff-sacks (or larger clear plastic bags). Your Scout should check off each item as he packs it.

Sleeping Gear:

_____ A sleeping bag, less than 3 lbs or rated to about 25 degrees.

_____ A foam pad (preferably not an air mattress)

_____ A small pillow.

Do not bring large or heavyweight sleeping bags or pillows; if your son's sleeping bag is too light, add an additional light blanket for warmth.

Eating Gear:

_____ A medium sized bowl, preferably plastic, with name plainly marked.

_____ A knife, fork and spoon kit (trashy kitchen-ware will do).

_____ A medium sized plastic cup, with name marked plainly.

Do not bring cheap plastic or breakable glass/porcelain items, expensive silverware or anything overly heavy. Don't send "everyday" Tableware you cannot afford to lose.

Clothing and Equipment:

_____ 2 pair underwear

_____ 3 pair socks (Wool or Synthetic NEVER COTTON! COTTON KILLS!)

_____ 1 pair gym shorts

_____ 2 T-Shirt

_____ 1 pair long pants (2 pair if don't have a Scout Uniform yet)

_____ 1 sweatshirt

_____ 1 long-sleeve shirt or sweater

_____ A belt

_____ A medium wt. wind/rain resistant jacket

_____ A hat (Troop Ball Cap OK)

_____ An extra pair of sneakers or boots

_____ A small towel

_____ A "dirty clothes" bag, preferably cloth

Note: Most parents of new Scouts outfit their sons with enough clothing to last a week, instead of two nights. Do not pack more than the above, which is already more than he'll need; remember, he may have to carry it some distance to the campsite. If the expected weather appears to be unusually warmer or colder than normal (keeping in mind that the local camping areas are typically about 5 - 10 degrees cooler than Cumberland), make appropriate deletions and substitutions; call Mr. Martin if you have any questions.

Ancillary Clothing and Equipment:

_____ A poncho or rainproof rain-coat, poncho preferred.

_____ A pack-cover

_____ A small/medium sized flashlight (2 C-cell or smaller) with fresh batteries, avoid Maglites!)

_____ A one quart canteen

_____ A toothbrush

Don't bother packing cleaning gear other than a toothbrush - it won't get used, period. Make sure everything has his name and "Tr 12 Berkeley Ashton" marked on it. Pack nothing you cannot afford to lose.

Optional Equipment:

_____ A pair of UV-opaque Sunglasses

_____ A small folding lock-blade knife