Camping is a fun family activity and an important scouting skill. During your scouting adventure, you will camp a lot and have a ton of fun! If this is your first time camping, this page will help you with every camping need from A to Z!
These are important items for your camping checklist based on a two night stay. Please note this checklist does not include cooking items as that is provided by the Pack.
CLOTHING
- 2 Pr pants/shorts
- Thermal underwear (winter)
- 2 Shirts
- 2 Changes underwear
- 3 Pr socks
- Gloves (winter)
- Sweatshirt
- Hat (winter)
- Jacket
- Sunglasses (optional)
- Extra shoes
- Swimsuit (activity dependent)
- Rain gear
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
- Tent (and footprint, stakes)
- Sleeping bags
- Sleeping pads
- Camping pillow
- Headlamps or flashlights (and extra batteries)
- Camp chairs
- Camp table (if no picnic table)
- Lantern (and mantles and fuel/batteries if needed)
- Bug spray (optional)
- Sunscreen
TOILETRIES
- Soap
- Comb
- Towel
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
RECREATIONAL SUGGESTIONS
- Board game
- Sports equipment
- Fishing rod
- Craft project
- Ball & glove
- Book
Here are some useful beginner links:
Do you have more questions? Email your cubmaster! Printable version here!