Outdoors

Camping Gear

Buying camping equipment for Troop campouts does not need to be an expensive proposition. If you do not have camping experience, donâ€™t let a sales person equip you for an assault on Mt Everest. Most of the camping Troop 3:16 does is relatively light. Before making any major purchases you are unsure of such as tents, backpacks, or sleeping bags, please consult with Troop Leadership for some recommendations.

Ten Essentials

Pocket Knife, after Totem Chip Card is earned. Note that the Boy Scouts of America does not allow non-folding, sheath-type knives.
First Aid Kit, including such items as adhesive bandages, medical tape, sterile gauze, moleskin, soap, and antiseptic.
Extra Clothing to match the weather.
Poncho for protection against the rain.
Flashlight and extra batteries.
Trail food.
Water, in an easy to carry container.
Matches.
Sun Protection, such as sunblock, sunglasses, lip balm, and a hat.
Map and Compass.

Required Equipment for Campouts

Sleeping bag rated to 20 degrees minimum (mummy type with stuff sack preferred).
Foam pad for use under sleeping bag.
Shoes (hiking boots or work boots offer much more protection from the elements than sneakers).
Personal eating gear.
Consult The Boy Scout Handbook for a list of personal items.
A duffel bag to hold all of the above.

Desirable Equipment (Not Required)

Backpack: Desirable for camping and most outings required for backpacking trips. Consult with Troop Leaders, especially if your Scout is small and growing rapidly.

You may purchase your own 1 or 2 person tent, borrow one from the Troop, or share one with another Scout.

For Summer Camp or wilderness outings, the Scoutmaster or Trip Leader will inform Scouts of equipment needed. Certain additional items may be needed for a particular Merit Badge you may wish to pursue.

It is strongly advised that names be place on any item of clothing or personal gear.

Borrowing Troop Equipment

The Troop owns the minimum necessary equipment for Troop campouts, including tents, stoves, etc. This equipment may be checked out to any Scout who needs it through the Troop Quartermaster.

Be advised that the Troop Committee is responsible for overseeing Troop equipment and assessing appropriate charges to individuals or Patrols for any lost or damaged Troop equipment checked out to them. Troop and Patrol equipment is intended for use by Troop members on Troop activities. Equipment may not be loaned to non-members. The Scoutmaster is responsible to determine when equipment may be loaned to current or to former members for non-Troop activities; such use should be infrequent.