Summer Camping Packlist
Clothing
1 Long-sleeved shirt (non-cotton)
2 Shorts
1-2 Long pants/jeans (At least one pair should be non-cotton/synthetic)
1 Sweater/sweatshirt (fleece or wool)
3 Heavy socks (wool or synthetic)
Optional 2-3 pairs Light socks/sock liner (This can help prevent blisters while hiking)
2-3 Underwear
3 T-shirts (non-cotton preferred)
1 Sweat shirt/sweat pants or Pajamas (For sleeping)
1Warm hat
1Warm gloves
1 Rain Suit or Poncho Top and bottoms. (This can also work as a windbreak)
1 Hiking boots (Should be waterproof)
1Wide brim hat
Toiletries
- 1 Lip balm/chapstick (Should also provide some sun protection)
- 1 Toothbrush/toothpaste
- 1 Soap (Small bar of soap in a bag/container or small container of liquid soap.)
- Optional Deodorant (Should have minimal scent.)
- 1 Wash cloth (Can be used to wipe off sunscreen or bugspray before bed.)
- 1 Towel (Small hand towel or camp towel.)
- 1 Toilet paper (Half a roll in a ziplock bag.)
Scout/Camp Equipment
- 1 Large backpack/duffel bag (For storing all you camping stuff. Try to keep most of your stuff together.)
- 1 Scout shirt (Wear while traveling.)
- 1 Boy Scout handbook (Stored in a ziplock bag)
- 2-4 Water bottle/canteen (You should have at least 2 quarts of water.)
- Optional Day pack/bag (Recommended to hold rain suit, compass, water, etc on a hike.)
1 Mess kit (Bowl, Cup, Fork Spoon, Plate. Should have your name written on each part.)
1 Matches (Stored in a waterproof container or bag.)
1 Compass with a baseplate and map
1 Whistle
1 First aid kit
1 Pocketknife/multitool (Multi-tool with pliers are good for fixing some equipment.)
1-2 Flashlight/headlamp (Headlamps are more convenient, but either works.)
1 Extra set of batteries (extra batteries for your headlamp) Bedding
1 Sleeping bag (Should be good for cold weather (0 degree) or use multiple summer sleeping bags.)1-2 Sleeping pad(s) (Preferably closed cell foam or insulated.)Optional Pillow (You can also just use a jacket as a pillow.)Optional Blankets/extra sleeping bag (Can be useful for extra insulation from the ground or as an extra cover.)Other
1 Sunglasses (Any UV safe Sun Glasses should work, including tinted safety glasses. )1 Sunscreen1 Bug spray1-2 Bandana1 Pen/pencil and Paper/notebookN/A MedicationN/A Glasses/ContactsExtra/Optional Items
Optional Watch
Optional Playing Cards/gamesOptional Camp chair (Nice to use while sitting around a campfire.)Optional HammockOptional BookOptional Extra footwear (Shoes for walking around camp.)Optional Camera (You can use your phone or a dedicated camera.)Optional BinocularsOptional Small sewing kit (Good for emergency repairs.)Optional Hiking stick or trekking polesOptional Swimsuit/goggles and towel (Only for trips like Air Force where there may be a pool.)Notes:
Remember to wear your scout shirt on the way to the campsite.If possible, have the layer of clothing closest to your body be synthetic fabric that can help wick away moisture. the other layers can be synthetic or wool.Try to make sure everything is packed up in a large backpack or duffle bag so it is easy to move around. Avoid loose items.