Recommended Individual Scout and Patrol Equipment List

As stated, this is a recommended equipment list for individual scouts as well as scout patrols. Please note that the need for all items highlighted with an asterisk (*) should be evaluated prior to outings.

Pack / Sleeping Gear
  • Backpack
  • Pack Cover *
  • Trash Bag (Large)
  • Sleeping Bag (with Stuff Sack)
  • Sleeping Pad
  • Sleeping Clothes
  • Lash Straps
  • Small Day Pack
  • ___________________
  • ___________________

 

Clothing
  • Class "A" Uniform Shirt
  • Troop T-Shirt
  • Uniform Pants or Shorts
  • Uniform Belt
  • Uniform Socks
  • Neckerchief and Slide
  • Troop Hat
  • Boots
  • Gaiters *
  • Tennis Shoes or sandals
  • 2 Wool Socks
  • 3 Liner Socks
  • 2 Underwear
  • Hiking Shorts *
  • 1 T-shirt
  • Turtleneck (Heavy Polypro)*
  • Long Underwear (Polypro)*
  • Sweater or Jacket*
  • Long Pants (No Jeans)
  • Rain Suit
  • Warm Hat *
  • Gloves
  • 2 Bandanas
  • ___________________
  • ___________________

Eating
  • Plate *
  • Spoon, Fork
  • Plastic Bowl
  • Plastic Cup (Insulated)
  • 2 Water Bottles
  • 2-3 Large Zip-lock Bags
  • __________________
  • __________________

Shelter
  • Tent and Fly
  • Tent Stakes (8)
  • Ground Cloth
  • Bivy Bag *
  • Dining Fly and Poles *
  • 50’ of Cord
  • Space Blanket (Small)

 

Personal Needs Kit
  • Towel
  • Biodegradable Soap
  • Toothbrush and Paste
  • Hair Brush
  • Toilet Paper
  • Foot Powder *
  • Chapstick
  • Sunscreen
  • ________________

 

Personal First-Aid Kit
  • Moleskin (1 Pkg)
  • Band-Aids (5)
  • Ace Bandage (1)
  • Waterproof Tape
  • Antibiotic Cream
  • Tylenol (12)
  • Decongestant (6)
  • Antacids (6)
  • Medications
  • ___________________

 

Personal / Extras
  • Scout Handbook *
  • Pocket Knife
  • Matches
  • Flashlight (Small)
  • Headlight *
  • Compass
  • Maps *
  • Whistle
  • Hard Candy
  • Field Guide *
  • Pen and Paper
  • ___________________
  • ___________________

Group Cooking Gear
  • Cook Kit
  • Stove(s)
  • Fuel Bottle(s)
  • Extra-Large Pot with Lid *
  • Frying Pan
  • Spatula
  • Large Spoon
  • Spices
  • Large Water Jug
  • Biodegradable Soap
  • Scrub Pads
  • Water Filter *
  • Water Purification Tablets
  • __________________
  • __________________

 

Repair Kit (Group)
  • Pack Parts
  • Large Fax-Tex Buckle
  • Rip-stop Tape
  • Needle and Thread
  • Large Safety Pins
  • Wire Ties
  • Screws
  • Super Glue

 

Optional Equipment *
  • Camera
  • Extra Film
  • Binoculars
  • Sunglasses
  • Alarm Clock
  • Hiking Stick or Scout Stave
  • Extra Batteries
  • Playing Cards
  • Fishing Gear
  • Frisbee
  • Reading Material
  • __________________
  • __________________

 

 

 

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