Camping Equipment

Personal

(Based on 72 Hour Activity)

1) Class A Uniform will be worn during Travel

2) Clothes & Gear:

Base (Wicking) Layer –

  • 2 – Long underwear for cold weather (polypropylene, silk)

  • 3 – Socks (wool or synthetic)

  • 2 – Class B T-shirt or regular T-shirt (wicking material, no cotton)

Mid (Warmth) Layer –

  • Long-sleeved shirt (wicking material, no cotton)

  • Long Scout pants (no jeans, no shorts)

  • Sweater or Sweatshirt (fleece or wool, no cotton)

Outer (Wind) Layer –

  • Sturdy Hiking Boots

  • Warm Parka or Jacket w/ Hood

  • Beanie/knit cap (Fleece or Wool)

  • Water Resistant Mittens or Gloves (with extra pair)

  • Snow Pants or Shells

Additional Clothing –

  • Rain Pancho

  • Warm/Dry (to Sleep in)

  • lightweight sneakers or tennis shoes (for around camp)

  • 2 pairs of clothes (wear 1 plus extra packed in plastic bag)

  • 2 short sleeve shirts (synthetic is best, cotton is ok)

  • 1 hat with brim


Sleeping -

  • sleeping bag in stuff sack lined with plastic bag (20 or 30 degree)

  • sleep clothes—worn only in sleeping bag (T-shirt, long PJs, sweat pants & shirt, socks, knit hat, gloves)

  • foam sleeping pad/inflatable pad

  • small pillow (compression) - optional


Additional Gear -

  • Ten Essentials

  • Mess Kit (1 bowl, 1 plate, 1 cup, 1 spoon and fork (or spork)

  • Water bottle with filter

  • Toiletries (face towel, tooth brush, tooth paste, toilet paper, hand soap or hand sanitizer)

  • Large Heavy Duty Trash Bag (for wet and dirty clothes)

  • 2-3 (gallon size) Ziploc plastic bags to pack clothes

  • Camping Backpack with rain cover

  • Small/Lightweight Daypack (Optional)

  • 1 pocket knife (must have totin chip)

      • 1 Flashlight (small with extra batteries)

      • 1 Map/compass

      • 1 ditty bag for personal items (ziplock works fine)

      • Lip balm-SPF, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses

      • Personal first aid kit

      • Small camp towel

      • Cards/games