Car Camping Gear List
This is a complete checklist of camping equipment that every Scout needs. (If used as a packing list, items worn would be included.) The Trip Leader, for unusual trips, may supply special equipment lists comprising extra equipment.
Eating Gear
Water bottle (preferably a Nalgene)
Insulated plastic mug (over 12 ounces)
Mess kit or other dish
Knife, fork and spoon set
Water filter and water purification tablets (per patrol)
Water cooler (per patrol)
Waterproof matches or matches in waterproof container
Stove and extra fuel (per patrol)
Cookware (per patrol)
Cooking utensils (per patrol)
Dutch oven, lid lifter, hot mitt, charcoal starter, charcoal (per patrol)
Foil (per patrol)
Paper towels (per patrol)
Trash bags (per patrol)
Scrub pad and biodegradable dish washing soap (per patrol)
Bleach (small container) (per patrol)
Wash tubs (3) (per patrol)
Sleeping Gear
Mummy sleeping bag (+20°) (down or synthetic insulation)
Waterproof stuff bag for sleeping bag
Sleeping pad (closed cell type)
Tent (Can be shared if it is a multiple person type.)
Ground cloth (made of lightweight material such as Tyvek®)
Article on Sleeping Bag Information
Article on Tent Information
Clothing (Note: Items worn are included in this list.)
Hiking boots (over ankle) (water proof)
3 pairs of wool socks (at least 80% wool)
3 pairs sock liners (synthetic material)
2 pairs hiking shorts with liners or synthetic underwear (nylon) (long pants for cool weather)
2 tee shirts (synthetic material)
Class B Scout tee shirt
2 long sleeve shirt (synthetic material) (for cool weather)
1 pair long underwear top and bottoms (synthetic material) (for cool weather)
1 tee shirt and shorts for sleeping (synthetic material)
1 pair long lightweight underwear top and bottoms for sleeping (synthetic material) (for cool weather)
1 wool or fleece watch cap
1 wool or fleece sweater or vest
1 fleece pants (for cold weather)
1 fleece or down coat (for cool weather)
1 pair wool or polypropylene gloves
Class A Scout shirt (for traveling)
Water proof parka with hood (breathable)
Water proof pants (breathable)
Swim trunks
Cap/hat for sun protection
Bandana
Article on Clothes Layering
Personal Items
Hand towel (synthetic material)
Soap (biodegradable)
Wipes or hand sanitizer lotion
Toothbrush, toothpaste and other personal toiletries
Medication and instructions
Toilet paper
Personal first aid kit with band aids and moleskin
Chap stick and sunscreen
Insect repellent (non-aerosol)
Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb (preferably a headlamp)
Whistle on lanyard
Extra boot laces
Large safety pins (4)
Needle and thread or sewing kit
Personal identification
Miscellaneous Equipment
Backpack (external or internal frame)
Day pack
Pack cover (keeps pack dry in rain)
Compass or GPS (2 per patrol)
Zip-lock bags (Various sizes are useful. Clothes and other items should be packed in them to be waterproof and organized. They may also be used to pack trash while on camping trips. Several spares are handy.)
Plastic trash bags (2)
¼ inch diameter nylon cord (30 feet)
Camp shovel (per patrol)
Pocket knife (Totin’ Chip required. Locking blade required. NO sheath knives.) (Swiss Army®)
Camp saw (per patrol)
Bear bag
Boy Scout Handbook with zip-lock bag for rain protection (per patrol)
Maps/field guide in zip-lock bag for rain protection (2 per patrol or group)
Folding/camp chair
Small bungee cords (2)
Sunglasses
Camera and film (per patrol)
Camp shoes or sandals (for use at campsite)
Short gaiters
Notepad and pencil (per patrol)
Duct tape (small amount)
Playing cards (per patrol)
Binoculars (per patrol)
Tarp or canopy (per patrol)
Trekking poles
Article on Backpack Information
Note
All clothing and other items that should not get wet are to be packed in zip-lock bags or waterproof camping bags. Take care to squeeze the air out of the zip-lock bags before sealing to conserve on space inside the backpack.
Updated: 5-6-05