Camping

Outdoor essentials according to camping MB:

• Pocketknife
• First aid kit
• Extra Clothing and rain gear
• Water bottle
• Flashlight
• Trail food
• Matches and fire starters
• Sun protection
• Map and compass

Recommended "regular" campout checklist:

• tent (including stakes)
• groundcloth or "footprint"
• sleeping bag (appropriate for climate) and pad
• beanie (especially for cold weather)
• spaceblanket (optional, but good for emergency)
• compass
• flashlight
• insect repellant
• toilet paper
• matches
• shoestrings and or nylon cord
• water bottle(s)
• pack cover (large garbage bag) in case it rains
• mess (plate and or sierra cup, spoon and or fork) (most Scouts just use a Sierra cup and spork)
• Scout handbook
• pen and paper
• rain poncho
• heavy jacket
• sweatshirt
• changes of clothes (especially socks)
• bathing suit (if appropriate)
• hat (or cap)
• first aid kit
• medicine (if any)
• comb
• toothbrush and paste
• washcloth ans soap