Be prepared for ALL weather – temperature & precipitation

  • What to wear on Friday:
    • Waterproof Hiking Boots
    • Class-A Uniform
    • Jacket
    • Hat
  • In case it rains (or worse):
    • Rain suit or Poncho
    • Rubber Boots – unless hiking boots are waterproof
    • Warm Jacket or Coat
    • Warm Mittens or Gloves
    • Knit Cap
  • Something to sleep in:
    • Extra clothes to sleep in
    • Sleeping Bag or Envelope Bed (see Boy Scout Handbook)
    • Sleeping Pad, Ground Cloth, or Extra Blankets
    • Pillow – optional
  • Changes of Clothing (pack in plastic bags):
    • 3 or 4 Extra Pairs of Socks
    • 2 or 3 Sets of Underwear
    • 2 or 3 Extra Shirts
    • At least 1 long-sleeved shirt
    • 2 Pairs of Long pants/shorts
    • 1 or 2 Sweatshirts or light jackets
    • Sneakers (may get ruined)
  • To Keep Clean:
    • Unscented Soap & Comb
    • Wash Cloth & Small Towel
    • Toothbrush & Toothpaste
    • Deodorant (non-aerosol)
  • What else to bring:
    • Watch
    • Insect repellant (non-aerosol)
    • Sun protection (non-aerosol)
    • Flashlight & Spare Batteries
    • Canteen or Water Bottle
    • Mess Kit & Utensils
    • Pocketknife & Boy Scout Totin’ Chip Card
    • Paper & Pen or Pencil
    • Boy Scout Handbook (in cover or gal. Baggie)
    • Backpack, Duffel Bag, or Equipment Bag