There are various gear lists available in your scout book, online, and from retailers such as Academy, REI, etc. Because of our mobile (backpacking) philosophy, weight and size should be factored into product selection. Keep it small and light. Pack your backpack with weight distribution in mind and adjust the pack for fit. Avoid hanging too many things on the outside of the pack. These things can get hung up or beat up in travel or when hiking.
There are some activities which might require personal gear specific to the activity which is not included below (e.g. trekking poles, canoeing gloves, dry bag).
| Qty 1 | Item 2 | Description |
|---|
| general | 2 | Pants | Olive green, long, zip-off, synthetic |
| " | 2 - 3 | Shirts | Class B |
| " | 1 | Shirt | Class A, long sleeve, synthetic |
| " | 3 - 4 | Underwear | Synthetic |
| " | 3 - 4 | Socks | Wool, synthetic, or blend |
| " | 1 | Boots | |
| " | 1 | Belt | |
| " | 1 | Hat | Official Troop 27 red hat |
| " | 1 | Watch | Wristwatch; ideally analog |
| " | 1 | Pen | |
| " | 1 | Rain jacket | Rain and wind |
| " | 1 | Rain pants | Rain and wind |
| winter 3, 4 | 1 | Jacket | Fleece or synthetic insulated |
| " | 1 | Hat | Skull cap; wool, synthetic, or blend |
| " | 1 | Base layer – top | Insulated, synthetic |
| " | 1 | Base layer – bottom | Insulated, synthetic |
| " | 1 | Neck gaiter / buff | Wool, synthetic, or blend |
| " | 1 | Gloves | Wool, synthetic, or blend |
| optional | 1 | Sunglasses | |
| " | 1 | Bathing suit | |
| " | 1 | Shower shoes | Flip flops or sandals |
| " | 1 | Camp shoes | Close toed |
| Qty | Item | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Scout Handbook | |
| 1 | knife (see policy) | |
| 1 | Head lamp / flashlight | |
| 1 - 2 | Water bottle | |
| 1 | Compass | |
| 1 | Notebook | |
| 1 | Rope | Ideally, 3/8" and ~5 ft. long |
| 1 | Clothes line | |
| >12 | Matches | Protected from water |
| 1 - 3 | Alternate fire starter | e.g. magnesium striker |
| 1 | First aid kit | |
| 1 | Sunscreen | |
| 1 | Bug repellent | |
| >3 | Plastic bags | Assorted sizes: quart, gallon, 13 gal. |
| 1 | Camp chair | |
| 1 | Day pack | |
| Qty | Item | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Toothbrush | |
| 1 | Toothpaste | |
| 1 | Deodorant | |
| 1 | Soap | |
| 1 | Camp towel | |
| 1 | Toilet paper | Partial roll, protected from water |
| 1 | Hand sanitizer | |
| 1 | Chapstick | |
| 1 | Glasses / contacts | |
| 1 | Tissues | |
| 1 | Fingernail clippers | |
| Prescription meds | Must be in possession of adult leader |
| Qty | Item | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Sleeping bag – mummy | Rated 25°F or lower; down or synthetic |
| 1 | Sleeping pad | Closed cell foam or insulated inflatable |
| 1 | Sleeping bag liner | Helps keep bag clean; can add insulation |
| 1 | Pillow | Optional |
| 1 | Pajamas | Optional |
| 1 | Sleep socks | Optional |
| Qty | Item | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Plate / bowl | |
| 1 | Utensils / spork | |
| 1 | Pot | |
| 1 | Stove | Backpacking canister stove |
| 1 | Fuel | Isobutane-propane |
| 1 | Dish soap | e.g. Camp Suds |
| Food | | |
| 1 | Seasoning | Optional |
| Qty | Item | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Tent | 2-person, freestanding, full rainfly |
| 1 | Ground cloth | Footprint or tarp |
| Qty | Item | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Backpack | 60 to 80 liters |
| 1 | Pack rain cover | Optional |