Camping Information

Your camping guide & Packing List

Overnight Camping Gear

  1. Cub Scout Essentials (see below or your Scout handbook)
  2. Pocketknife (Bear and older - only if scout has earned Whittling Chip)
  3. Sleeping bag/pad (S/B rated to at least 20 degrees - rule of thumb if it has a cartoon character on it, it's likely not warm enough).
  4. Pillow - can be regular or camping
  5. Mess Kit - (Army/Navy, Amazon, Target, Walmart - If you do not have a mess kit, scout should bring fork, spoon, knife, plate, bowl and cup)
  6. Clean up kit (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, washcloth and towel)
  7. Sturdy hiking boots/shoes.
  8. Sneakers or other closed toe shoes for around campsite - no slides, crocs or flipflops
  9. Camp Chair
Head lamps

Cold Weather Camping Items​

  1. Long sleeve shirts

  2. Long Pants

  3. Sweatshirts

  4. Long underwear

  5. Several pairs of socks (at least 2 pair per day)

  6. Coat (with hood is best)

  7. Warm Hat, Gloves

  8. Rain Gear

  9. Plastic bags for dirty/wet clothes

Cub Scout Essentials

  1. Flashlight

  2. Day Pack (sometimes with whistle)

  3. Extra clothing - sun protection and cold weather

  4. Hat

  5. Snack for hike

  6. Water bottle

Tent Camping Essentials (recommended items if you have them)

  1. Tent (make sure you have stakes) - if you do not have a tent and would like to borrow from Pack, see Cub Master EARLY - first come first served.

  2. Tarp for under tent

  3. Blanket to line bottom of tent

  4. Sleeping pads

  5. Lantern

  6. Hammer

  7. Tent repair kit (if needed)

  8. Hat light or head lamps (handy if putting up the tent after the sun goes down)

Comfort Items (optional)

  1. Bug repellant and Sunscreen (unscented)

  2. Board games or Card Games (Remember no electronics or battery powered games)

  3. Cub scout book or other books

  4. Pen or pencil, spiral notebook or paper

  5. Camera (parent is responsible for lost/stolen items)

  6. Extra firewood

The Pack will provide dish soap, cooking materials, menu items, the site and water throughout the weekend.

General helpful items while we camp –

Reinforce and monitor

  • Only walking around campsite/fire/ kitchen. There will be designated fields or play area for running.

  • Play games or work on rank pieces during down time. Enjoy the trip!

A Scout is Prepared

  • Check the menu ahead of time and plan accordingly for you/your scout to enjoy. Encourage to try new things but have a back up. After mileage of hiking and camping, kids can get hangry. Be sure to store any food you bring appropriately for the site (Bear Box etc)

  • Check your gear and clothing sizes regularly. Kids have growth spurts between Fall and Spring Camping :).

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