Packing List (tent camping)
The following items are NOT allowed on overnight trips: alcohol, drugs, fireworks, firearms, archery equipment, lawn darts, Nerf guns. Bikes and scooters should be left at home or kept stowed in your vehicle until after closing ceremony.
Pets are not allowed at any Scout event per national policy, except trained service animals or pets that are part of a planned and approved Scouting activity (e.g., Pet Care merit badge).
Kids should not use electronic devices during the campout. If they bring a device for entertainment on the ride, it should be turned off and stowed away once they get to the campground.
Be Sure to Pack
Medications in their original container
Tent with poles, stakes, and ground cloth
Sleeping bag and/or blankets
Pillow
Sleep pad, cot, or air mattress
Flashlight and/or headlamp
Class A uniform
Class B T-shirt
Extra T-shirt
Shorts
Long pants (nights and mornings get cold!)
Jacket and/or heavy sweatshirt (nights and mornings get cold!)
Belt
Socks
Underwear
Pajamas
Closed-toed shoes (sneakers or hiking boots, not Crocs)
Rain gear (poncho or rain jacket)
Hat
Towel and wash cloth
Soap, shampoo
Toothbrush, toothpaste, and other toiletries
Canteen or water bottle
Reusable cup for coffee or drinks
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Folding camp chair (for meals and campfire)
Mobile phone and charger or extra battery
You might also Pack
Small LED lantern for inside tent (one with red or amber lights, instead of bright white lights, will draw fewer bugs)
Earplugs and sleep mask (highly recommended to bring even if you hope they won’t be needed)
Compass
Sunglasses
Fly and poles for sunshade
Mallet for driving tent stakes
Camera
Scout handbook
Extra batteries
Fishing poles, tackle, bait
Ice chest and/or water jug
Small backpack or waist pack to carry daytime gear
Extra snacks and drinks (optional, see the event details about pack provided food and drinks) — do not store food or sweets in tents because wild animals such as feral hogs, racoons, and ants will invade your tent to get it, even if still sealed in the package
Wagon to haul gear/stuff etc. (at some campgrounds there is a bit of a walk from parking to the actual campsites)
Bible and/or prayer book
Soccer balls, frisbees, footballs etc. for free time
Playing cards or small social games for free time
Cash