Troop 592 Backpacking Checklist

Here is a list of what everyone should have on a regular backpack. This list may also be used for regular campouts. You do not have to bring all the stuff on this list, but it is at your own loss. You MUST have however the ten (actually 11) essentials:

1. Knife or Pocketknife (blade no longer than 3”)
2. First Aid Kit (does not have to be extensive)
3. Extra Clothing (in case you get wet)
4. Rain Gear (self-explanatory)
5. Water Bottle (filled with water)
6. Flashlight (also, possibly, extra batteries)
7. Trail Food
8. Matches or Fire Starter (a lighter works also)
9. Sun Protection (could be a hat, sunscreen etc.)
10. Map and Compass (for navigational purposes)
11. The often-overlooked essential: the scout book!

If you have these items on every campout, you will be prepared for virtually everything. Here is the actual list of items you should have, including the 10 essentials:

Basic Personal Equipment

• Lightweight Backpack that can carry everything you bring
• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Pad
• Knife or Pocketknife
• Boots
• Whistle
• First Aid Kit
• Eating Utensils (also plate/bowl)
• Water Bottle with water
• Matches or Fire Starter
• Map and Compass
• Flashlight with Extra Batteries
• Trail Food

Clothes

• Warm Socks (wool works)
• Extra Top/s and Bottom/s
• Hat
• Sweatshirt and/or Jacket
• Rain Jacket and Pants
• Extra Shoes
• Gloves

Personal Items

• Any Personal Medication
• Toofbrush and Toofpaste
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect Spray
• Zip-Locks and Trash Bags
• Soap
• Brush and Comb
• Your Scout Book

Group Equipment

• Tent
• Tarp/Ground Sheet
• Rope
• Duct Tape
• Stove and Fuel
• Cooking Dishes
• FOOD (sack lunch, dinner, breakfast for a one-night campout)
• Cards, board game etc.

What NOT To Bring

• HUGE Stuff
• HUGE Flashlights
• HUGE Tents
• HUGE Knives
• Food in Cans (weight issue)
• Electronics – None AT ALL except in the car
• Wallets – unless you want your money stolen
• Pets