Pack 512 Camping Gear List

“A” List items

· Tent

· Ground cloth to put under tent

· Sleeping bag

· Air mattress or form mat

· Camp stove

· 1 change of clothes

· Wet ones or similar cleaning towelets

· Compass (each scout)

· Personal hygiene items (soap, tooth paste & brush, towel)

· Drinking water (some in small enough bottles to take hiking)
(rule of thumb is 1 gallon per person per day)

· Tennis shoes (no open toed shoes allowed in camp)

· Insect repellant

· Light Backpack (for hiking)

· Backpack or duffel bag to store clothes & personal items

· Flashlight (recommended 1 per person) (extra bulb & batteries)

· Matches / Lighter

· Cooking Utensils (pans, stirring spoon, knife)

· Eating Utensils (plates, bowls, or mess kit, fork, spoon, knife)

· Minimum First Aid kit

· Dish Detergent & sponge

· Aluminum foil

“B” list items (to be left in the trunk of your car)

· 2 pair of dry socks and shoes

· Rain proof poncho / light rain gear

· Light Duty rope

· Extensive First Aid kit

· Paper towels

· Change of clothes for unexpected cold/warm/wet weather

Optional items

· Pillow

· Hiking boots / durable shoes
(this is recommended, but is at the personal discretion of the individual camper)

· Mesh laundry bag

· Heavy gloves (can double as pot holders)

· Lantern

· Lawn chairs

· Ice chest