Troop 888 10 Essentials and Camping Shopping & Packing Checklist

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1		10 Essentials And Camping Shopping & Packing Checklist
2	Category	Items *	Details	Sample Items **	Approximate Price	Packed?

3	10 Essentials * (* Required for all Outings and Campouts)	Pocket Knife (only if you have earned your Totin' Chit)
4		Personal First Aid Kit		Compact First Aid Kit	$13
5		Extra Clothing (Jacket etc. depending on the weather)
6		Rain Gear (Poncho or Rain Jacket)
7		Water Bottle with Water - Atleast a 20 oz Bottle for short trips - 32 oz Bottle for week long campouts (transparent, see thru bottle recommended) - 32 oz x 2 bottles for the Sourdough Hike @ Wolfeboro Summer Camp (transparent, see thru bottles recommended)		Nalgene Wide Mouth 32 oz Bottle	$12
8		Flashlight or Headlamp (recommended)		Headlamp	$10
9		Trail Food/Snacks
10		Matches/Fire Starters (not recommended for Scouts due to fire hazards in California. Request an Adult Leader to carry this)
11		Sun Protection	Hat
12		Sun Protection	Sunscreen Lotion (sprays are not healthy and not environment friendly)
13		Compass and Map (Orienteering compass recommended)		Orienteering Compass	$10
14	Camping Essentials	Camping Backpack (internal frame backpack with an adjustable torso, is recommended)		REI Tarn 65	$165
15		Day Pack (for carrying the Handbook, first aid kit, water bottle etc. during day hikes etc.)
16		Sleeping Bag (down, water-resistant, 20-40(F) temp rated, backpacking sleeping bag with a compression/stuff style bag recommended)		REI	Approx $100
17		Pillow (inflatable recommended)		Inflattable Pillow	$20
18		Sleeping Pad (accordion style or rollable pad that can be strapped to the outside of the backpack, is recommended)		Therm-a-Rest Z Lite	$45
19		Full Class A Uniform
20		Class B Uniform for activities
21		Extra set of Clothes	Shirts
22			Pants
23			Underwear (multiple)
24			Socks (multiple pairs)
25		During Cold and/or Rainy Weather	Winter Jacket
26			Poncho or Rain Jacket	REI Rain Jacket
27			Rain Pants	REI Rain Pants
28			Gloves
29			Waterproof or Snow Gloves (for rain & cold weather)
30			Hand Warmers
31			Thermals (depending on temperature)
32			Beanie
33			Insulating Socks (multiple pairs)
34			Clothing Layers
35		Hiking Boots/Sturdy Closed Toe Shoes
36		Swim Trunks (needed only for water activities)
37		Scout Handbook (spiral bound version recommended)		Scout Hanbook Spiral Bound	Provided by Troop 888
38		Scout Handbook Cover (since the Handbook will be used throughout the 5-7 Scouting journey)		Handbook Cover	$18
39		Pen/Pencil
40		Small Notepad
41		Garbage bag (large plastic bag)
42		Mess Kit (plate, glass, fork, knife, spoon etc.)		GSI Outdoors 6-Piece Mess Kit	$24
43		Personal Items (toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, medicines etc.)	If attending a Camp like Wolfeoro with bears, get only small, travel size toiletries in a bag with your name on it. All smellables (toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, soap, sunscreen) must be put in bear bins. Given the size of our troop, space is at a premium.
44		Chapstick
45		Bug Repellent
46		Small Lightweight Lantern		MPOWERD Luci Solar Inflatable Light	$20
47		Extra Batteries (for flashlight/headlamp, lantern)
48		Quick Drying Towel		Microfiber Towel Set (Large and Small)	$14
49		COVID-19 Protection: Extra Masks and Hand Sanitizer
50	Optional	Camping Chair/Stool		REI Co-op Trail Stool	$25
51		Sunglasses
52		Camera
53		Light Rope
54		Binoculars
55		Whistle
56		Hiking Staff
57		Playing cards or small portable board games
58		Harmonica or small musical instrument
59		Sharpening Stone
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61	* Make sure you label all items(including clothing, towels, fork, spoon etc.) with your Scout's name as all Scouts (from our Troop and other Troops) will have the same or very similar items ** Sample items listed above are only to be used as a guide and as a reference. Please shop around for the right brand and price that meets your needs.
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