Checklist for Car Camping

Basic Equipment

• Medical consent form and permission slip

• Scout handbook with two 12” inch long pieces of rope

• Backpack or duffle bag (weather proof recommended)

• Sleeping bag in waterproof stuff sack (mummy style recommended)

• 3 or 4 season tent which would include rainfly and stakes

• Plastic ground sheet for under tent

• Sleeping insulation pad

• Folding Camping Chair

• Wear Class A uniform for the car ride

Clothing (including what you're wearing)

• Class B uniform

• hiking boots

• "river shoes" or "Tevas" (optional)

• nylon bag to contain clothing

• extra change of clothes (this includes t-shirt, socks, underwear and shorts or pants (avoid jeans)

• sweater and/or jacket

• windproof outer shell

• rain suit or ponchos

• warm hat (wool or fleece)

• sun hat

• bandanna (for sun protection)

• swimsuit (only if water adventure/outing)

• pajamas or something to sleep in

Small equipment

• pocket knife (optional)

• fork and spoon (Lexan plastic is best)

• cup (large enough for cereal and soup)

• plate or bowl (optional, large margarine tub works well)

• water bottle - at least 1 quart

• small first aid kit (include Band-Aids and moleskin)

• medicines (leader must be informed)

• lip balm

• mosquito repellent, headnet (optional)

• map (supplied by leader) in plastic bag

• compass

• flashlight with extra batteries and bulb

Personal equipment

• toilet kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap (motel-size bar or small squeeze bottle), comb, etc.)

• toilet paper in plastic bag

• small towel or washcloth

• small repair kit (safety pins, paper clips, pack repair parts, rubber bands)

• some nylon cord (for a clothes line, etc.)

• sun protection (SPF 15)

• sunglasses

• 2 large garbage bags and 2 ziplock bags

• watch (optional)

• fanny pack for day hikes (optional)

• camera and film (optional)

• notebook and pencil (optional)

• large towel