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.