Clothing

Clothes; Plan to layer clothing (sweatshirt over TShirt, Jacket over sweatshirt)

- To wear up

- Change of clothes

- *** This is Scouting event; appropriate dress wear only

Underwear and socks

Sweat Suit with hooded sweat shirt or wool cap to sleep in

Hiking boots are strongly suggested;

- it can be wet/damp this time of year so whatever footwear is selected, pack an extra pair.

Personal Hygiene Kit

Tooth Brush / toothpaste

Hairbrush or comb

Soap & Hand Towel

Bug spray (no aerosol, pump only)

Willie Roll

– “Will he go or won’t he?”; never hurts to pack a small roll of TP.

Sleeping Bag

– Rated for 30 degrees; no higher than 40 degrees.

Blanket if desired

Small pillow

Foam Pad or piece of cardboard 6’x2’ (no large air mattresses)

Poncho or rain gear

- doesn’t have to be expensive to be effective

- bringing nothing is not effective

Flashlight

Pocketknife

- Totin Chit card required on person

- No card, knife will be confiscated

Personal first aid kit

- inexpensive; check Scout Handbook

Canteen or drink holder for hiking

Optional for this trip:

- Mess Kit (or plate & bowl)

- Cup

- Fork, Spoon, Knife

Hiking staff

Compass

Reading material

Small Lantern – battery only (Troop supplies propane lanterns)

Positive Attitude

Scout Spirit