Suggested Personal Packing List

***Soft-sided duffel or overnight bags are preferred over suitcases.***
Scouts who pack their own gear know where their belongings are!

Gear	Items
Sleeping Gear	CABIN SLEEPING - One of: Sleeping Bag Twin Sheet Set + Blanket (in case of colder weather / cabins do not have heat)
	TENT SLEEPING - One of: Foam Sleeping Pad + Sleeping Bag Folding Sleeping Cot + Sleeping Bag Inflatable Mattress (AND Battery-Powered or Electric Air Pump AND Extra Batteries) + Sleeping Bag / Sheets
	Pillow(s) Personal Safety Whistle Extra Flashlight Batteries
Bath / Personal Care Gear	Shower Shoes (Crocs or Flip Flops) Bath Towels / Soap / Body Wash / Shampoo / Conditioner if needed Hair Care Products Toothbrush & Toothpaste Comb / Brush Deodorant Hair Bands / Headbands / Bandanas Feminine Products Medication – Prescription & OTC - Give to Troop First Aider
Clothing Gear	Undergarments Pajamas (No Nightgowns) / Sweat Pants & Shirt Shorts / Pants (Polyester / Yoga / Hiking Pants are best) Tops (Moisture-wicking 1st layer + cotton 2nd layer) Hat / Visor Socks (NOT COTTON) Bring extra in case of rain PC Hoodie / Sweater Jacket, gloves, hat, scarf for winter Light Jacket / Hooded Rain Jacket (just in case) Large Mesh Laundry Bag for Dirty /Wet Clothes Closed Toed Shoes (NO Flip Flops) Class A and B uniform (hat/neckerchief) Eyewear / Eye contact lens TIP: In wet and hot weather, polyester/moisture-wicking clothing – not cotton – is preferable. Pack to dress in layers as weather may change throughout the day.
Personal Dining Gear	Mesh kit Refillable Water Bottle Mesh Bag for holding Mess Kit items
Day Bag	Compass (Thieu level and up) Refillable Water Bottle Ropes (25 ft able to carry your weight) Pen/Pencil notebook Personal first aid kit flash light/head light – Reverse Batteries while in transit (so batteries do not drain if accidently turned on) Rain jacket/disposable rain jacket (just in case) Battery pack & cable Sunscreen & Bug spray
Hiking	closed toed shoes or hiking boots sun screen & bug spray hat personal poncho hiking sticks refillable water bottle or camel bag trail food whistle
Water sport (Canoe / Kayak)	water shoes (no crocs) refillable water bottle with carabiner or camel bag sunscreen hat rashguard clothing towels waterproof phone holder waterproof box/bag to keep your phone/keys/wallet...
MAKE SURE YOU BRING WHAT YOU VOLUNTEER TO BRING