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Camping by Lake

Camping Checklist

Shelter and Sleep

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  •  2-Person Tent

  •  2 Sleeping Bags

  • (Summer bag comfort rated 30°–40°F; Winter bag comfort rated to 0°F)

  • Can be synthetic or down

  •  Sleeping Pad or Camping Air Mattress (For insulation from the cold ground)

  •  Camping Pillow

Clothing – Avoid Cotton

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  •  Scout Field Uniform (Class A)

  •  Scout Handbook

  •  T-shirts (Class B included)

  •  Shorts, pants

  •  Clothes to sleep in

  •  Closed toe boots or shoes (waterproof is best)

  •  Socks (wool or synthetic)

  •  Hat, cap, Fleece, Sweater, Jacket

  • Warm Base Layers (top and bottom for winter)

  •  Rain Gear (Poncho, Rain Jacket)

  •  Warm Gloves

First Aid & Hygiene

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  •  Medication, prescriptions (will be given to an adult to manage)

  •  Personal First Aid Kit

  •  Sunscreen

  •  Scissors, tweezers, nail clippers

  •  Bug spray (non-aerosol preferred)

  •  Toilet paper

  •  Bar of soap, Shampoo, and conditioner

  •  Deodorant

  •  Toothbrush and Toothpaste

  •  Small toiletries bag

Miscellaneous

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  •  Flashlight or Headlamp

  •  Small Camp Chair

  •  Pocket Knife (3" blade or smaller)

  •  Watch

  •  Sunglasses

  •  Orienteering Compass

  •  Matches (waterproof)

  •  Backpack or Duffle Bag

  •  Day Pack (25L or smaller)

  •  Medical Form Parts A and B

Eating and Hydration

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  •  Lightweight Mess Kit (1 plate, 1 cup, and 1 spork, with mesh bag)

  • Water Bottle (1 Liter wide mouth preferred)

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