What Equipment do I need?

    During your adventures in Troop 81, various activities will require gear that will be explained to you before each outing.  Most everything

    you need to know is in your handbook, what to pack on outings, how to camp, how to place your patches on your uniform etc..  If you

    want to take something on our outings and it is not in the Boy Scout handbook, you must ask permission first.  The best advise we can

    offer is to ask before you buy equipment that you might truly meet your needs.

Individual Weekend/Outing Items

•     Personal First Aid Kit (see Boy Scout handbook)
•     Water Bottle/Canteen
•     Sunscreen
•     Day Backpack
•     Sleeping Bag appropriate for temperature
•     Sleeping pad
•     Clothes appropriate for weather, extra socks
•     Mess kit: utensils (fork, knife, spoon) plate, bowl, cup (put in freezer/ziplock bag)
•     Tent, 1 extra stake
•     Tent Ground cloth
•     Hygiene kit; soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth, towel, comb, deodorant, toilet paper, finger nail / toe nail clippers
•     Rain Gear (poncho)
•     Flashlight, extra batteries
•     Compass
•     Whistle
•     Pocket knife (only with valid Toten' Chip)
•     Fire starting (only with Fireman Chip card)
•     One piece of firewood for each night camping
•     Extra clothing; Dry Socks, change of clothes
•     eyeglasses & case/ tools to repair
  

Required for Patrol Leaders

•     Watch
•     Alarm Clock
•     Notepad, pencil
•     Patrol First Aid Kit
•     Patrol Roster and Phone numbers
•    Duty Roster
  

Summer Camp Gear (for Scout)

    FORMS (Scouts sent to camp without a medical form and family Dr examination will be sent home)

Medical Forms
Medication Administration Permission Form Please designate what and when

1. Sleeping Gear

•     Sheets and blanket

•     sleeping bag

•     small pillow & case

•     Battery powered fan (optional)

•     mosquito repellent (note  netting is optional)

•     NOTE: cot (is provided by Summer Camp)

•     Battery powered Tent light

•     Flashlight and extra batteries

•     Camping Merit Badge: bring a ground cloth and tent

•     Wilderness Survival Merit Badge: bring ground cloth, sleeping bag, survival kit you make

2. Eating Gear

•     Camp provides all food at dining hall 3 meals a day, you will not need anything to eat

•     For possible special Campsite Treats Bring the following

•     Mess kit   (Bowl, knife, fork, spoon)

•     Cup  (sierra cup or equivalent)

3. Clothing

•     Class A uniform for the dinning hall and upon arrival Troop photo.

•     Travel in Class A Uniform

•     Comfortable shoes (spray with waterproofing), extra shoes and extra dry socks

•     Troop T-shirts

•     Troop Hat

•     Swimsuit  (should be accessible when arriving at camp) 

•     NO OPEN TOED SANDALS OR SHOES. Lots of walking, bring good shoes and socks.

•     Pool Shoes are recommended for the Swimming pool and showers (only)

•     Weather appropriate clothing and a few extras

•     It is helpful to put Scout initials on clothing articles

•     small quantity of laundry soap (meal time accidents do happen)

•     Coat hanger

•     Swimming Merit Badge: bring extra set of clothing for survival training: long pants belt, button down shirt, belt, socks shoes (they will 

•     get wet)..

•     Clothes line (50' 1/4" nylon rope)

4. Necessities

•     rain gear  (should be accessible when arriving at camp) 

•     canteen with water; sealed properly

•     materials and money required for classes

•     merit badge books for the merit badges to be worked on

•     notebook, paper, and pencil

•     sunscreen and insect repellent (both should be clear or white, not colored or fragrant.)

•     eyeglasses & case/ tools to repair

5. Shower

•     soap (fragrance free)

•     2 towels  (one for showers and one for swimming) 

•     wash cloth

•     sandals or flip flops (in shower area only)

•     toothbrush and toothpaste 

•     deodorant

•     fingernail clippers

•     comb

•     hygiene (other articles like dental brace bands, etc)

6. Optional

•      Playing cards, board games, chess, books for entertainment.

•     NO Electronics during summer camp

7. Trunk or large plastic box for Gear (size should fit under cot)

•     Large Plastic bags for clothing storage

•     Clear plastic storage boxes for organization of items

•     Laundry Bag/old pillow case

•     Please be sure your Scout packs his own gear so he can find his things especially his flashlight when it gets dark...

•     Lost items are usually found by the same Scout, sometimes not until he unpacks from camp.

8. Daypack (school backpack)

9. Lock-back knife: Must have Toten' chip card and can only use at a picnic table with ok of SM

10. Plastic storage bags: to hold Scout Handbook or other papers you do not want to get wet.

11. A small amount of cash: as some classes have extra fees or craft supplies to be purchased during camp. Your name & amount    

    written on an envelope to the Scoutmaster.

12. Medications: Medication Administration Permission Form giving permission to Leaders from parent/physician to administer and

    instructions.

NOTE: Please avoid sending mail to your son during Summer Camp.  This is especially important for those who have little

 experience being away from home for an extended period. 

SUMMER CAMP LIST (Scoutmaster)

•     Troop Roster

•     Swim Check Form if completed prior to camp

•     OA Call Out Permission forms from Lodge if conducted

•     Medical Forms

•     Class Schedule

•     Blue Cards (if needed by camp)

•     CAMP Map

•     Permission Slips

•     Printed Forms for pre-completed merit badge requirements

•     Toten' Chip Cards

•     Notebook

•     Advancement Book, Merit Badge pamphlets Book(s)

SUMMER CAMP LIST (Quartermaster)

•     Troop Flag

•     US Flag

•     Pens, Bulletin Board supplies

•     Troop Entry Way (PLC)

•     Tarps & ropes

•     Spool of twine

•     T.P.

•     Garbage Bags

•     Broom

•     Lanterns, extra mantles

•     Propane canisters

•     Troop Refreshments for special events

•     Ice Water Dispenser

•     Water hose

•     Water hose nozzle

•     Merit Badge Pamphlets box for Librarian

•     Troop Cook Box (supporting possible Family Night dinner at Camp)

•     Basic tool kit for troop trailer/propane canisters etc

•     Troop First Aid Kit, include blister kit, gold bond/talcum powder

BACKPACKING LIST (individual)

•     Watch

•     Pocket Knife

•     Optional: a camera you don't mind getting dropped/lost

•     Map & compass & phone numbers

•     Trail guide book

•     Small first Aid Kit/Wilderness survival kit with matches etc..

•     bug repellant

•     Backpack & Backpack cover (20+ liters larger)

•     Backpacking poncho (extra long poncho)

•     In addition to basic Hiking equipment, etc the following items are suggested

•     Water Bladder (verify zero leaks before and after packing)

•     Water Bottle

•     Water Filter/purifier (should be 1:5 per group)

•     Hankerchief or Survival Wrap

•     Camp Towel

•     Toothbrush/Toothpaste

•     fragrance free  camp soap, deodorant is not desirable in bear country

•     Important Papers (T.P.)

•     bag for dirty clothes

•     rope for clothes line to air sleeping bag/pad etc

•     led head lamp, extra batteries, backup flash light

•     Trail Snack (small zip lock bag that fits in pants pocket)

•     Good quality hiking boots that are already broken in months ahead

•     Good quality hiking socks for each day and one extra

•     nail clippers

•     Comfortable near zero weight base camp shoes

•     Hiking Poles (BSA or equivalent)

•     Whistle

•     Carribiners

•     Small shovel/spade

•     An approved backpacking stove (partner up with other Scouts)

•     Backpacking tent (partner up with other Scouts)

•     Sleeping Bag (aim for light weight and compressibility)

•     Sleeping bag liner

•     Sleeping pad (aim for light weight, durability, and comfort)

•     ear plugs (only for light sleepers)

•     Spork

•     Cup with small carabineer to clip to pack

•     Mess Kit as needed per  your cooking requirements

•     End of trail money in case there is a ice cream bar...

•     Silencable Bear Bell

•     Bear Bag Kit (required)

  •     Large Compression bag
  •     Large waterproof sealable smell proof plastic bag
  •     sealed plastic bags of meal items, hygiene items, clothes used during meal prep/cooking
  •     large resealable plastic bag for trash
  •     100' Rope
  •     Load bearing Carabineer

    Group Equipment

•     Trail Water Filter 1:5 people
•     Group Gravity fed Filter
•     Tarps
•     Group First Aid Kit