Standard Camping / Overnight Packing List

BE SURE TO PACK

• Medications in their original container

• Tent, with poles, stakes, and ground cloth

• Sleeping bags and/or blankets.

• Pillows and cots/air mattress

• Flashlight(s)

• Class A uniform

• Shirts -- Class B T-shirts or others

• Shorts

• Long pants, if desired

• Belt

• Socks

• Underwear

• Pajamas

• Closed-toed shoes (sneakers)

• Rain Gear

• Hat

• Towel and wash cloth

• Soap, shampoo

• Toothbrush, toothpaste, and other toiletries

• Canteen or water bottle

• Reusable cup for coffee or drinks

• Sunscreen

• Insect repellent

• Folding chair / Camp chair for meals and campfire

• Mobile phone

YOU MIGHT ALSO PACK

• Lantern (propane or battery), Headlamp, or LED light for inside tent

• Earplugs

• Compass

• Soccer balls, frisbees, footballs etc. for free time

• Pop up tent or Fly and poles for shade

• Camera

• Scout handbook

• Extra flashlight batteries in Ziplock bag

• Fishing poles, Fishing tackle and/or Bait

• Ice chest and/or Water jug

• Waist pack (aka. fanny pack) to carry daytime gear

• Snacks, drinks

• Wagon to haul gear/stuff etc.

• Bible and/or prayer book

• Cash

MORE

• Boys’ Life Packing Checklists for Camping Trips

• Printable Packing List from Scouts BSA

• The Cub Scout Six Essentials

• ScoutLists

*** Remember that the following are NOT allowed on Pack overnight trips: pets, alcohol, drugs, fireworks, firearms, or archery equipment.