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Packing list for upcoming campout

Please come to the October 8 meeting with your pack fully packed in preparation for our October 10 camping trip to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. If you have questions about gear or are missing something, please talk to your Patrol Leader.




RECCOMMENDED PERSONAL GEAR:
  • Personal medications/allergy treatments (if required)
  • Personal First Aid Kit
  • Approved pocket knife or multi-tool
  • Matches, approved fire starters – NO LIQUID FUELS!
  • Compass, or GPS if you want to be fancy about it
  • Flashlight or lantern with fresh batteries
  • Raingear and weather appropriate clothing
  • Canteen/Nalgene bottle of water (no bottles of soda)
  • Mess Kit – plate, knife, fork, spoon, cup
  • Sleeping bag, sleeping pad or air mattress
  • Toilet Kit including soap, toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Deep woods repellent for Deer Ticks
  • 2 or 3 garbage bags for waterproofing and carrying trash
  • Backpack for day activities
  • Complete change of clothes including fresh socks and underwear
  • Work gloves or gardening gloves
  • Proper footgear – SNEAKERS ARE PROHIBITED
  • Pen, pencil, notebook in a plastic bag
  • Boy Scout Handbook in plastic bag

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