So recently we were asked to create a checklist of things you should bring to a family camp or a weekly camp – here is a general use list. These are recommended from some of our leaders and scouts. Remember – Don’t go crazy when packing. The more you bring the more you have to move. I have hyperlinked some items to their respective websites. We are not telling you to get a specific type, I only linked them as examples. I hope this list helps 🙂 I don’t want you to think we bring all this stuff to every camp out. This is our “mega list” sometimes you have to decide whats worth bringing for a specific trip. Remember – Power is NOT guaranteed at every campsite. You can bring fans and other gear and be 200′ from power. If you have a medical need for power, be sure we KNOW THIS when booking.
- Footlocker / Duffel Bag – To hold your stuff, not a rolling suitcase (wheels may get messed up)
- Folding Cart – To pull your stuff
- 1 Gallon Ziploc Bags – To store your stuff
- BSA Uniform (Class A Shirt, Socks, Belt, Shorts, Cap, Neckerchief, Slide – For Dinner & Travel
- ClassB/Scouting Related T-Shirts (1Â Per Day + 2 Extras)
- Undergarments (1Â Per Day + 2 Extras)
- Socks (1Â Per Day + 2 Extras) (Above Ankle Socks)
- Sneakers / Camping Shoes/Boots – (2 Pairs – In case one gets wet, they also WILL get really dirty!)
- 2 to 3 Flashlights + Batteries
- Small First Aid Kit
- Tent to sleep in
- Bed Roll or Pad, or Air Mattress, or Cot
- Small Pillow
- Sleeping Bag and/or Sheet
- Fitted Sheet (to cover Cot if using one)
- Blue Tarp to go UNDER the tent
- 1 Bath Towel
- 1 Swimming Towel
- 1 Face Cloth
- 1 Foot Towel (To clean your feet before bed, used as a floor mat)
- Water Shoes
- Small Shampoo Bottle
- Flip Flops for Shower (Dollar Tree)
- Old Rope / 15′ or so – Para-cord works too (you never know!)
- Raincoat  or Poncho
- Hat
- Bathing Suit
- Sunblock
- Bug Spray
- Phone/USB Power Pack
- USB Powered Fan
- Comb and/or Brush
- 2 Black Garbage Bags
- 3 Small Bags (Grocery Store Bags) – Good for Wet/Dirty Stuff
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Bar of Soap
- Sleeping Outfits (Long Pants / Shorts and Shirt, etc.)
- Deodorant (please o’ please)
- Mess Kit (Silverware) – Never assume we provide them
- Talcum Powder
- Spiral Notebook + 2 Pens + 1 Pencil
- Scout Book (in a Ziploc bag)
- Canteen / Water bottle / Camelpack
- Spending Money
- 50 Foot Extension Cord
- Power Strip
- Keep Cool Neck Towel
- Multi USB Charger
- Camping Chair (One per person) or Camping Stool
- Mosquito Netting
- Small Fan or Big Fan or Crazy fan
- Something to store your Glasses at night
- Medicine / Allergy Pills
- Small Cooler
- Non-Melting Snacks (inside Ziploc bags)