First-Aid kit (the troop brings a kit, and there’s a health lodge, but always carry a small one of your own, INCLUDING PERSONAL MEDICATIONS—and you MUST advise adult leaders about any meds and hand them over.
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.
NOTHING that has a screen and/or that needs batteries or recharging
Exceptions: Headlamp, camera, tiny fan for tent, cellphone (with the following restrictions)
CELLPHONE RULES:
You may ONLY use a phone as a camera, watch, and alarm—and for TRUE emergencies.
If they weren’t the defacto cameras these days, cellphones would be forbidden.
If you are caught using any app other than the camera or clock/alarm, it will be confiscated.
This includes texting, calling, and all social media.
This includes contacting your parents and vice-versa.
Parents: If you need to contact your kids for something important, call an adult leader. This rule truly is for the safety and wellbeing of your child.
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.
