Packing List

Cub Scout Packing List

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Packing List

You already have most of this at home! Don’t feel like you have to go out and buy everything all at once.

Each person should have access to:  

• Day Pack, containing 
  • Individual First Aid Kit (age appropriate) 
    • Small Bandages and antibiotic ointment 
    • Wound cleaning pads and sting relief ointment or pads 
  • Sun screen spray or lotion (high SPF) 
  • Bug spray/lotion 
  • Hand sanitizer 
  • Water bottle (reusable) 
  • Whistle 
  • Trail snacks 
  • Pocket knife (optional, only if Whittling Chip is earned and with the scout) 
  • Flashlight 
  • Light rain gear – rain jacket/pants (better in wind, like “frog toggs”) or poncho 
  • Notebook and pencil (optional) 
• A duffle bag or other large bag, containing 
  • Personal items and toiletries and toilet paper 
  • Mess Kit (kits run $10-20, or bringing equivalent items from home is ok) 
    • Plate, bowl, and cup (reusable, plastic or metal)  
    • Spoon and Fork (or spork) (reusable, plastic or metal) 
    • Mesh dunk bag 
  • Clothing (appropriate for season and weather) 
  • Uniform (for dinner and scout’s own service) 
  • Towel 
  • Scout book 
• Closed-toe shoes good for walking (broken in to reduce blisters, tall socks preferred) 
• Sleeping bag/blankets and pad 
• Pillow/sweatshirt in a pillowcase 
• Camp chair 
• Medicine (as needed, held by parent/guardian) 

For each group tenting together: 

• Tent with rainfly and poles 
• Ground cloth or tarp 
• Adequate number of tent stakes 

Additional Notes

Sleeping bags

• Most sleeping bags have temperature ratings that indicate survival, not comfort. A 40*F bag will only be comfortable to about 50*F.
• Sleeping bags rated for colder temperatures are more expensive, and often much more bulky.
• Additional blankets and thermal clothing add approximately 10*F per blanket of warmth.
• Avoid wearing clothing which will trap sweat against your body
• A common (and inexpensive) strategy in our area is:
  • at 60*F, use a Summer sleeping bag or a heavy blanket.
  • at 50*F, use a Summer sleeping bag or a heavy blanket with a fleece blanket inside of it.
  • at 40*F, use a Summer sleeping bag with a fleece blanket and thermal clothing.
• Below 30*F, you will need some additional equipment. We will discuss this in advance.

Rain

• Rain jackets are generally preferred over ponchos if it will be windy

Shoes

• Closed-toe shoes are required
• Sandals are allowed to, from, and in the shower
• Bring backup shoes and keep them in the car in case you step in a puddle
• Bring extra socks! Keep your feet dry!

Tents

• We have tents to borrow
• Tents with a “tub floor” are superior to those which do not have a reinforced, waterproof floor

Buying and Upgrading

When you are ready to stop using your things from home and purchase your own purpose-designed camping items, consider prioritizing purchases as follows:

• Add an air mattress or sleeping pad for $20-50 (depending on style)
• Upgrade from home silverware to a mess kit for $10
• Upgrade from blankets to a 40 degree/Summer sleeping bag for $30-50 (depending on size)
• Purchase your own family tent for $50