Suggested Packing List for a Weekend Campout

Year-Round

(Adjust for the season, just remember snow & sub-freezing temperatures are possible in any month)

Note - Troop 78 does not permit non-folding knives

* Pack & frame or duffel bag

* Small bags for all gear in pack (home-made nylon, cloth, plastic, etc)

* 3 pairs wool or poly propylene socks

* Proper footgear (no sneakers except in summer )

* 2 pair under pants

* Long underwear ( except in summer )

* 2 pair of pants

* 2 long sleeved shirts (wool best)

* Sweat shirt or wind breaker

* Warm coat or jacket

* Ski Cap (winter time only )

* Gloves or mittens used for gather wood and protecting hands

* Hat with sun visor (baseball hat)

* Rain jacket or poncho

* 2-3 plastic trash bags

* Sleeping bag ( suitable for sub-freezing temperatures)

* Sleeping bag Liner (polar fleece or flannel; home-made)

* Water proof stuff sack for sleeping bag

* Sleeping pad (ground pad)

* Flashlight (good AA size or small C size) , head light can be used

* Chap stick / Carmex lip balm & sunscreen

* Toilet paper ( in waterproof bag) & "pooper scooper" plastic hiker trowel

* Soap/comb/toothbrush/toothpaste/hand towel

* Full water bottle also extra water to clean utensils and wash with

* Plate/cup/fork/spoon/cooking utensils

* Cooking Stove if doing individual cooking

* Sun Glasses

* Small First Aid Kit

* Bug Repellent

Remember you can add and take away things as the seasons permit.

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