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For the newbies and everyone
who might need a reminder the 10 essentials are described in the
scout handbook but everyone has sort of gone to the 10 Plus
essentials the list has kind of expanded over the years.
The Ten Essentials
1. Map of the area (
usually you can download from the internet)
2. Compass ( these are available at big 5 for about $10 The one
I like is a lime green clear plastic and you can set the
declination)
3. Flashlight/headlamp (be sure to have an extra set of
batteries that fit your flashlight/headlamp)
4. Extra food (We recommend beef jerky, power bars, goo, trail
mix, anything small with nutritional value no candy, no junk)
5. Extra clothing ( depends on the trip but usually it is a
change of clothing in case you get wet etc this trip all we need
is a jacket or sweatshirt)
6. Rain gear (always carry rain gear even if the sun is out. the
99 cent large ponchos (Kmart) are great and lightweight)
7. Small First Aid Kit (be sure to include an extra day of any
medication you are taking or might need in an emergency even
though it s only a one day hike.)
8. Pocket knife (knives must be scout appropriate must be a
folding pocket knife nothing over a 3 inch blade)
9. Matches (stored in a water tight container, occasionally we
will ask the scouts not to bring matches/fire starters if fire
danger is high, but leaders always have them)
10. Fire starter (can be candles, chemical fire starter, lint
and wax etc)
The "Plus" Essentials
11. Space blanket (aka
emergency blanket available at K Mart they look like foil and
cost about $2.00 in case of emergency they are used as
windbreaker, heat reflector, signaling device)
12. Sunglasses
13. Toilet paper or tissue small camper roll
14. Sunscreen
15. Head covering (for rain/warmth Troop hat either the black
baseball type or the red beanie or both
16. Duct tape There are a 1000 uses
for duct tape in the wild
17. Insect repellent
18. Iodine tablets or water pump (carry extra water if water
location is a potential problem)
19. Trash bag
20. "In case of emergency" card (I will pass these out it our
guys generally wear them in their red holders. If you don't have
one see me! It simply lists name and number to call in an
emergency, medications, medical conditions, whether or not you
are a contact lenses wearer etc. You may want to include a copy
of your scouts insurance card.) We felt this was a good idea
because even though we maintain a current notebook. of up to
date class 2 medical forms if a kid gets hurt the chances are he
wont be standing right next to the notebook when it happens)
I forgot to mention that scouts
are generally always required to bring the scout handbook a pen
or pencil and small pad of paper to write on.
When hiking a hiking or walking
stick is a good idea
a small unbreakable mirror is
good to have under the plus category
I recommend that you have your
scout place all this stuff in a plastic zip lock or other bag so
it is always together and always easy to find and put into his
day pack
From time to time there may be
more things but this is the list for now.
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list.
Winter Day Hikes
Wear
qClothes
appropriate for the weather
qBoots
(absolutely no tennis shoes or other low top type shoe)
qTroop Beanie
qGloves
qSocks (enough
pair of socks on so that feet will be warm, at least one pair
should be wool)
qTotin Chit in a
pocket
qFireman Chit in
a pocket
qPocket knife
Backpack
qSleeping bag
qGround cloth
qSleeping pad
qExtra Blanket if
wanted
qTwo pair extra
socks
qChange of clothes
q1 liter of water
qMess kit
q**Sweat shirt and
pants
q**T-shirt
q**Socks
qFlashlight
qToothbrush and
paste
Day Pack
qPoncho
q1 pair socks (for
when feet get wet and cold, two
qpair if you want)
q1 liter of water
qTwo hot
chocolate packets in coat pocket
q6 ft. length of
rope, whipped
q1 triangular
bandage or large bandanna
qAn insulated mug
with a lid (this will keep a lunch warmer longer
than a regular bowl)
qFood for noon
meal on Saturday (must be something that only requires
the addition of boiling water to complete -
you must have something warm for lunch)
qExtra snacks to
munch on during the day (not too much though)
**These
clothes are to be worn only when sleeping - do not use day
clothes for sleeping
A note on
staying warm
Layers are the
key to staying warm during the winter. As you warm up through
activity you can take clothes off to keep from sweating too
much. Likewise, when you stop you can then add clothes to warm
up again. If you get wet, either through sweating or any other
way, you will get cold. You must do whatever you can to keep
from getting wet.
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a printable list.
Summer Camp
General Items
qMedical form
(required - give to Scoutmaster)
qKnife (if you
have earned your Totin' Chip card)
qSunscreen
qInsect Repellent
qAlarm Clock
qScout Handbook
and Field book
qSmall pad of paper
qPencils and Pens
qMerit Badge
Pamphlets (and any required fees & materials)
qFlashlight and
Extra Batteries
qSleeping Bag,
Pillow, Sheets and Blanket
qBackpack
qWater Bottle
Toilet
Articles
qSoap
qWash Cloth
qTowels
qShampoo
qHair
Brush or Comb
qDeodorant
qToothpaste
qBrush
and
qRazor, etc.
Clothing
qOfficial Class A
Uniform
Uniform Scout
Shirt (required)
Scout Shorts
and/or pants
Scout Socks
Scout Belt
qTroop-issued
Scout T-shirts
qTroop-issued
Scout hat
qTroop-issued
qJacket
qUnderwear
qShoes (enclosed
shoes only; NO SANDALS)
qExtra shoes (in
case of wet weather)
qRain Gear
qSwim Suit and
Beach Towel
qClothing for 7
days (pants or shorts, t-shirts, socks)
Optional Gear
qCamera, film
qSpending Money
(for snacks or souvenirs)
qStationery
qStamps
ABSOLUTELY NO
ELECTRONICS TO BE TAKEN TO CAMP!
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printable list.
Overnight/Weekend Camping Equipment List
qSleeping Bag
qSleeping Pad or
Mat
qPillow
qFlash Light
qWater Bottle
qCook Kit
qEating Utensils
qSun Block (rub on
NOT spray on)
qInsect Repellent
(rub on NOT spray on)
qSmall pad of paper and
Pen or Pencil
qScout Book
qScout Uniform
q2 Shirts (long or
short sleeve depending on temperature)
q2 Pants (long or
short depending on temperature)
q2 Pair Socks
q2 Pair Underwear
q1 Sweatshirt or
Jacket
q1 Pair Shorts (to
sleep in)
qHat/Cap
qRain Gear
qBoots
qTennis Shoes
Toilet
Articles
qToothpaste and
Brush
qSoap (in plastic
bag)
qWash Cloth
qHand Towel
ABSOLUTELY
NO RADIOS, GAME BOYS OR OTHER ELECTRONIC GIZMOS.
Adapt this
list to the weather conditions.
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