Weekend Campout Checklist

Use this checklist to make sure you don't forget things or bring too much or too little.

Personal Gear

__________	Pack - Duffel Bag - Something to carry your stuff in.
__________	Sleeping Pad - Critical in cold weather - optional in warm.
__________	Sleeping Bag - Suitable for the weather - extra blanket if really cold. - Just a sheet - blanket for summer?
__________	Clothing for the season - one change of clothes. Think Layers - stay away from cotton in wet, cold weather. Underwear, Socks!
__________	Class A Shirt - Friday Night
__________	Rain Gear - watch the forecast.
__________	Water Bottle/Canteen
__________	Flashlight - extra bulb, batteries
__________	Matches, fire starters  (Scouts must have Firem'n-chit)
__________	Map, Compass, Whistle
__________	Scout Book, Paper, Pen
__________	Eating kit - Spoon, Fork, Plate, Bowl, Cup
__________	Personal Hygine - Soap, Toothbrush, comb, washcloth, small towel, extra toilette paper.
__________	Boots
__________	Pocketknife  (Scouts must have Tote-n-Chip card)
__________	6 Garbage Bags

Seasonal Stuff

__________	Sun screen, insect repellent - season specific.
__________	Swimsuit
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 Optional Stuff

__________	Hat
__________	Watch
__________	Camera
__________	Sunglasses
__________	Tennis Shoes - extra shoes
__________	Deck of Cards or small board game
__________	Binoculars
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Outing Specific - could be anything depending on the outing.

__________	Money - for outing and food
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 Do Not Bring!!!!!!

X	Electronics such as vidoe games, radios, cd/tape players, portable TV's,  etc.
X	PDA's, cell phones, laptop pc's (exception for adults)
X	Fireworks or guns (including BB, airsoft, and water guns).
X	Knives with fixed blades,  spring loaded or switch blades or blades longer than 4 inches in length.
X	Tent heaters (forbidden by BSA policy)