Paperwork

For Domestic Trips

• Photo ID (driver’s, school, passport)
• If no photo ID, copy of Birth Certificate
• Letter of consent from parents (even if one parent is on the trip)
• Emergency contact info (all phone #s and emails for all parents/guardians)
• BSA Medical Forms
• Copy of family health insurance card
• An extra prescription for any personal medications
• List of medications (and instructions) and any maladies

For International Trips

• Passport
• Letter of consent from parents (even if one parent is on the trip) (here’s one with the SM info lready filled / here’s a blank one)
• Emergency contact info (all phone #s and emails for all parents/guardians)
• BSA Medical Forms
• Copy of family health insurance card
• An extra prescription for any personal medications
• List of medications (and instructions) and any maladies

• 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)

• First-Aid kit (the troop brings a kit, but carry a small one of your own, INCLUDING PERSONAL MEDICATIONS—and you MUST advise adult leaders about any meds)
• Tool and repair kit (pocket knife or Leatherman multitool; needle and thread; dental floss; duct tape wrapped around hiking pole or pencil)
• Emergency shelter (space blanket/ poncho).
• Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, UPF lip balm, hat with an all-around brim, long pants and long sleeves)

• Backpack
• Day pack (tiny)
• Sleeping bag (in a waterproof stuff sack)
• Sleeping pad
• Sleeping bag liner (optional)
• Contractor 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)
• Small 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

• 2 pair zip-offs OR Long Pants (1 pair) + Shorts (2 pair)
• Short sleeve shirt (4)—2 of which will be provided (so pack only 2)
• Long sleeve shirt (1)
• Nice shirt (1)
• Scout shirt (1)
• Underwear (3–4 pair; optional)
• Socks (4–5 pair)

• Thin fleece or sweater
• Skull cap (Tuke)
• Brimmed hat (all-around brim, for sun protection)
• Rain Jacket (waterproof)
• Hiking Boots (waterproofed)
• Water shoes/Hiking sandals that can get wet

• Rain pants
• Hiking poles (optional)
• Camera
• Book (highly recommended)

• Cellphone (these will be collected before you get in the van; if you wish to use as a camera during activities, you can ask for it; no Internet use will be tolerated)
• Deodorant