Packing list: Summer trip
Paperwork
- BSA Medical Forms
- Copy of family health insurance card
- Emergency contact info (all phone #s and emails for all parents/guardians)
- An extra prescription for any personal medications
- List of medications (and instructions) and any maladies
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- 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)
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Other personal gear
- Backpack
- Day pack (tiny)
- Sleeping bag (in a waterproof stuff sack)
- Sleeping pad
- Sleeping bag liner (optional)
- 50 feet of thin rope
- Pencil and paper
- Whistle and mirror/CD (for signaling)
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- Bandana (this can be cotton)
- Proper towel (1-2; hang it on you tent platform railing/rope each day to dry)
- Tooth brush & toothpaste
- Gold Bond (for feet and, well, useful if you choose not to wear underwear)
- Personal medication
- Soap & Shampoo
- Insect repellent
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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.
- Zip-offs pants (5 pair) OR Long Pants (1 pair) + Shorts (4 pair)
- Short sleeve shirt (4)
- Swim suit (1–2; hang it on you tent platform railing/rope each day to dry))
- Long sleeve shirt (1)
- Scout shirt (1)
- Underwear (5–6 pair)
- Socks (5–7 pairs)
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- Fleece or sweater
- Skull cap (Tuke)
- Brimmed hat (all-around brim, for sun protection)
- Rain Jacket (waterproof)
- Hiking Boots (waterproofed)
- Hiking sandals/camp shoes
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Optional
- Rain pants
- Camera
- Cellphone (but you CANNOT use it to call, text, play games, or use Internet; it is for emergencies only—or as a camera)
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- Deodorant
- Book (highly recommended)
- Tiny chess set
- Playing cards
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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.
