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Troop 42 Equipment Check List


Take items appropriate to trip, strike out inappropriate items. At end of packing all items should be struck-out or ticked off.
Outdoor Essentials
Canteen
Extra clothing
Fire starter, matches (BIC)
First aid kit (personal)
Flashlight (small)
Map and compass
Notebook (pocket)
Pencil
Pocketknife or multi-tool
Rain gear (type varies by season)
Sun protection
Trail food
Warm weather clothing
Camp shoes (moccasins)
Hat with brim
Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
Hiking shorts
Short-sleeve shirts
Socks (ploypro. inner & outer)
Sweater or warm jacket
Swimsuit & Towel (small)
T-shirts
Underwear
Cold Weather Clothing
Insulated parka or coat with hood
Long pants (wool pref.)
Long sleeve shirt
Long underwear (top & bottom)
Mittens
Polypro or Wool shirt
Polypro/Wool stocking cap or similar
Polypro or Wool sweater
Snow Camping
Extra sleeping pad
Glove liners
Ground cloth (tarp) for inside shelter
Gaiters (boot-to-pants covers)
Mukluks or snow boots
Small insulated pad for sitting on
Snowshoes
Sunglasses
Waterproof over-mittens
Over-trousers, waterproof
Wet Weather Gear
Garbage bags (pack liners)
Pack cover
Ziplock bags (1 gallon)
Personal Overnight Camping Gear
Ground cloth (if no tent)
Mess kit ***
Pack
Personal extras
Sleeping bag (liner optional)
Sleeping pad, Camp pillow
Toiletries kit ***
Any Overnight Backpacking
Nylon Cord
Longer Backpacking Trips
Pack repair kit
Sewing kit

Gear Shared Amongst Scouts

Patrol Equipment (Hike-in Camping)
Backpacking stove(s)
Cooking pots and utensils
Clean-up kit (minimal)
Matches, lighters
Fuel in metal bottles
Hatchet or camp saw
Tents
Snow Camping - Add
Snow shovel (1 per 2 scouts)
Stove baseboard
Wickets (fat tent anchors)
Patrol Equipment (Car Camping)
Army shovel
Fuel
Hatchet or Saw
Lantern
Patrol Box (check list in lid)
Rain Fly & poles
Rope (extra)
Stoves
Tents
Water container
Gear Shared Amongst Troop
First aid kit (large)
*** See Scout Handbook p 51-54

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