SPRING / FALL GEAR CHECKLIST
As your scout becomes more experienced at camping he will find what gear works best for him. The following
list is based on a weekend campout during the spring or fall months.
HEAD
1- BRIMMED HAT
1- Pair Sunglasses
1 - Knit Hat
LEGS
1 - Pair long johns
2- Pair Underwear
2- Pair Long Pants
1 - Pair Rain Pants
NEEDED EXTRAS
Flashlight
Handbook
Matches orLighter
Fork/Spoon/Knife
Plate and Mug
Pencil/Paper
Compass
Medical Needs w/ Instructions
All medicines need to be given
to the adult leadership with
instructions
TORSO
2 - T-Shirts
1- Sweat Shirt
1 Rain Coat
1- Winter Coat
Insulated jump suit can be
used as an alternative.
FEET & HANDS
6 - Pair Socks
1 - Pair Hiking boots
1 - Pair Tennis shoes
1 - Pair Work gloves
1 - Warm Gloves
SLEEPING GEAR
1 - Sleeping bag
 A relatively light weight bag will do. Ratings  are in
degrees. A 15 degree bag is intended on
temperatures higher than 15 degrees. Blankets can
be added as temps get colder.
Sleeping mats are the most important item. Its
function is to keep one insulated from the ground
where most of the cold comes from.
1 - Ground Matt
1 - Warm Blanket
A pillow is optional
OPTIONAL
ITEMS
Playing Cards
Book
Fishing Gear
Knife *
Camera
* A scout can only carry a knife after he has earned his "Totenship"  Fixed blade knives are not
allowed by National Regulations. A folding knife is recomended along with a good Multi Tool
(Leathermans)