Packing list: Cabin camping (Rodney)
- Combustion (carry at least two: lighters, waterproof matches, flint-and-steel; also: tinder—twine or dryer lint)
- Hydration (1-2 quart/liter-sized water bottles or Camelback)
- Nutrition (2-3 granola bars, Powerbars, Snickers, GORP, whatever)
- Navigation
 (compass, copy of map)
- Illumination (headlamp or flashlight)
- Insulation (extra clothing, fleece, warm hat, and rain jacket under "clothing" all count)
|
|
Other personal gear
- Tent (until COVID is over, you need your own)
- Backpack or duffel (pack is preferable)
- Pack cover (can be contractor bag)
- Day pack (tiny)
- Sleeping bag (in a waterproof stuff sack or trash bag)
- Sleeping pad (NOT an air mattress; foam pad or Thermarest-type self-inflating)
- Sleeping bag liner (optional)
- Trash bags (3)
- Ziplock bags (6)
- 50 feet of thin rope
- Pencil and paper
- Whistle and mirror/CD (for signaling)
|
- Cup
- Bowl/plate
- Spoon or spork
- Bandana (this can be cotton)
- Camp towel
- Personal toilet paper (in zip lock bag)
- Tooth brush & toothpaste
- Gold Bond (for feet and, well, useful if you choose not to wear underwear)
- Personal medication
- Camp soap (biodegradable liquid)
- Insect repellent
- Scout handbook
|
Clothing
Remember: COTTON KILLS! All clothing should be polyester or wool (that includes socks and underwear). No jeans. No cotton T-shirts. No cotton socks or undies.
- 2 pair zip-offs OR Long Pants (1 pair) + Shorts (2 pair)
- Short sleeve shirt (2)
- Long sleeve shirt (1)
- Nice shirt (1)—Not at Rodney
- Scout shirt (1)—Class B for Crew
- Underwear (2-3 pair; optional)
- Socks (3-4 pairs)
|
- Thin fleece or sweater
- Skull cap/knit hat (for warmth)
- Brimmed hat (all-around brim suggested, for sun protection)
- Rain Jacket (waterproof)
- Hiking Boots (waterproofed)
- Sneakers (that can get wet/dirty)
|
Optional
- Rain pants
- Camp shoes (flip-flops or sandals)
- Hiking poles
- Camera
- Book
|
- Cellphone (but you CANNOT use it to call, text, play games, or use Internet; it is for emergencies only—or as a camera)
- Deodorant
|
The troop will supply...
- Tents (once COVID is over)
- Cook stoves
- Water filters (though carrying purifying tablets is wise)
- First aid kits (though carry a small personal kit plus any personal meds)
- Specialty gear
- Most food (a snack or two of your own is always a good idea).
Related pages
Note: The first aid and survival tips provided on this site are informational only. Please seek advice from a medical professional or trained wilderness first aid expert for current best practices and techniques.
