These instructions are based on requirements set by the BSA, the campsite, transport logistics and past experience.  Please follow them and you will have a happy camper!

What Not to Pack

• • Any prescription or over the counter medication (please refer to this page for medication related instructions)

  • Any food other than sack lunch

  • Pocket knife if the Scout has not earned Totin’ Chip

  • Any electronics other than wrist watch and camera

Recommendations

• • Please let the Scout pack his bag.  He is the one who will unpack it.

  • Use a duffel bag without wheels (duffel bags are easier to access for the week long supplies compared with backpack; if the bag has wheels, they will break on the uneven surface). While it is harder to carry than a wheeled bag or backpack, it needs to be carried just twice in the week, and the Scouts help each other carry them.

  • Pack merit badge pamphlets and notebook in a Ziploc so leaked water bottle does not damage them.

The Four Items

Scouts will have four items (three if not bringing the chair) with them on the day of departure:

• 1. Day-pack:

     1. Bottle of water and sack lunch are required.  

     2. Other items as listed in packing list (if any).  

     3. The day-pack will stay with the Scout on way to and back from the camp.  

     4. Day-pack is extremely useful to keep your essentials with you at the camp during the day (water bottle, MB pamphlets, towel…)

  2. Duffel bag - preferably without wheels:

• • 1. Please follow the packing list shared with you separately.  If you do not have it, please contact your PL or SPL.

    2. Sleeping bag MUST fit in this bag.

• 3. Sleeping pad: Please tie it to the bag.  It still counts as a separate item.

  4. Camping chair (optional, but very highly recommended): A comfortable, folding chair that is something like this.  It does not have to be super light or expensive.