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What to Bring
Personal Overnight Camping Gear
Overnight gear, outdoor essentials and appropriate clothing are the heart of camping equipment. Carry a light load of only what you need to keep
yourself safe and make a good camp; leave all unnecessary items at home.
SCOUT OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS
- Boy Scout Handbook
- Pocketknife
- First-aid kit
- Extra clothing
- Rain gear
- Water bottle filled with potable water
- Flashlight
- Matches and fire starters
- Map and compass
- Clothing for the season (warm-weather or cold-weather)
- Backpack
- Rain cover for backpack
- Sleeping bag, or two or three blankets
- Sleeping pad
- Ground cloth
EATING KIT
CLEANUP KIT
- Soap
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Dental floss
- Comb
- Wash cloth
- Towel
PERSONAL EXTRAS (OPTIONAL)
- Watch
- Camera and film
- Notebook or paper
- Pencil or pen
- Sunglasses
- Small musical instrument
- Sun protection
- Swimsuit
- Gloves