HiSierraChecklist

Scout checklist

• backpack
• tarp (8x6 is good)
• day pack or fanny pack
• sleeping bag
• air mattress or pad
• rain poncho
• hat
• jacket
• sweater
• Troop T-shirt
• full uniform (for our troop this is Class A shirt, neckerchief, cap or hat, and belt)
• hiking pants
• long pants
• T-shirts
• long-sleeve shirt
• underwear and socks (lots)
• pajamas or sleeping clothes (keeps the sleeping bag clean)
• hiking boots
• camp shoes (no open toes)
• bathing suit (placed on top of pack for easy access upon arrival at Camp for swim check)
• large towel (placed on top of pack for easy access upon arrival at Camp for swim check)
• laundry bag (for dirty clothes)
• soap, wash cloth, hand towel
• toothbrush, toothpaste
• comb
• chapstick
• sunscreen
• Scout handbook
• merit-badge supplies
• pens, pencils, notepad
• flashlight with spare batteries
• pocketknife (no sheath knives)
• personal first-aid kit
• canteen or water bottle
• money for Trading Post ($30-$40)
• clean set of clothes (left in vehicle) for trip home
• watch

if you're backpacking

• knife, fork, spoon, Sierra Cup, tarp or ground cover

Optional gear

• work gloves (if planning to do Camp projects)
• beanie
• TP
• wool blanket
• cot
• pre-addressed envelopes and stamps
• compass
• sunglasses
• sewing kit
• camera
• musical instruments
• twine or light rope
• shower shoes (sandals, water shoes, etc.)
• pillow
• insect repellant
• fishing gear
• sharpening stone
• clothespins
• religious book
• swimming goggles
• tools for campsite campfire
• deck of cards

Do not bring

• pets
• electronic equipment
• expensive items
• sheath knives
• fireworks
• firearms and ammo
• sandals
• axe
• tobacco and alcohol
• clothing with inappropriate (alcohol, tobacco, sexual, etc.) connotations

Troop gear

• padlock
• Lantern
• Troop flag
• bear can with Gatorade
• notepad
• checkbook
• merit badge cards
• awards box