Weekend Packing List

*Item*	*Description / Comments / Item*		*Mandatory?*
Scout Handbook	Boy Scout Field Book is not necessary		Yes
Sleeping bag			Yes
Sleeping pad	Closed cell foam (air mattresses are not good insulators)		Yes
Eating kit: Mess kit or Plastic plate, bowl, & cup	Remember, metallic objects do not have good insulating value in cold weather. FYI. Meijer's sells Rubbermaid microwave plates/bowls/cups at a reasonable price.		Yes
Utensils: fork, knife & spoon			Yes
Backpack	Necessary for Summer Camp
Flashlight: with good batteries AND an extra set of batteries and a bulb			Yes
Personal clean-up items:			Yes
Small bar of soap Comb Metal Mirror Small tube of tooth paste		Tooth brush Dental floss Towel Wash cloth
Poncho or Rain Coat			Yes
Water bottle or canteen			Yes
First Aid kit	Scout should make kit for 2nd Class requirements
6 adhesive bandages 2 sterile gauze pads 3x3 inch 1 small roll of adhesive tape 1 Moleskin 3x6 inch 1 small bar soap 1 antiseptic (small tube)		1 pair scissors 1 pair latex gloves 1 mouth-barrier device for rescue breathing or CPR 1 plastic goggles or other eye protection 1 pencil and paper
Compass
Matches In a waterproof container or Ziploc bag
Mosquito Net	Really want for Summer Camp		Optional
Name Stake and Fire Bucket	Fire Bucket can be made from big coffee can and hangs on name stake. It's important to have the name stake done so scout's tent can be found.		Yes
Plastic trash bags	Storage & rain protection. Can serve to protect pack or other gear from rain.
Ziploc bags	Storage & rain protection. Pack clothes in Ziploc bags to keep them dry.
Scout knife	Can bring after earning Totin' Chip.
Sun protection	Sunscreen or other coverage
Mosquito repellent	Lots of varieties of mosquitoes in Michigan. Deet works with most. Other repellents usually less effective. Clothes can be treated with Permethrin.
Clothes line	For drying/hanging wet gear.

Clothes	Refer to the Boy Scout Handbook.
Uniform (Wear)	Don't forget your uniform and related items.		Yes
Good boots (waterproof)	Will keep you happy on campouts and hikes.		Yes
Spare Shoes	Tennis shoes / sneakers should not be worn, but can be used as a spare pair of shoes in case your good ones get wet. Sandals are not to be worn around campfires and when we work with saws and axes. You can wear sandals when we sleep in cabins, but only inside.)

	Sweatshirt or Polar Fleece and Light Jacket	A hooded sweatshirt or stocking hat worn to bed will help keep your head warm. Remember, you head is where most body heat is lost.
	Stocking hat
	Boy Scout Cap or Hat	If you haven't bought a Boy Scout cap yet don't worry. The Troop usually organizes a chance to buy Troop shirts and caps (the red ones you see some of us wearing) each spring. You can get one then.
	Extra pair of glasses	If needed.
	*Item*		*Item*
*Winter*
	Long Sleeve Shirt*		Insulated parka or coat with hood
	Long Pants*		Warm Hat*
	Sweater*		Mittens*
	Long Underwear*		Rain Gear
	Hiking or Winter Boots		Extra underwear
	Socks
*Summer*
	Short sleeve shirt		Socks
	T-shirt (Boy Scout is best)		Hat with a brim for shade
	Hiking shorts		Bandanna
	Long pants		Rain Gear
	Sweater or warm jacket*		Extra underwear
	Hiking Boots

A FEW OTHER POINTERS

Put your name on each piece of equipment and clothing.
Remember if you over-pack you have to carry it.
Leave your sleeping bag rolled up until needed so it wont absorb moisture.
Troop 755 wears Boy Scout Uniforms to and from all activities.
A complete change of fresh clothes when going to bed will help you stay warm.
Breathing inside your sleeping bag puts a lot of moisture inside which eventually turns cold. Keep your face outside the bag.
Drinking fluids will help keep you warm as your body is like a hot water bottle. Without fluids, your body has trouble warming itself.
Keeping food, drink and sometimes food-like substances (toothpaste, chapstick, sunscreen, mouthwash, bug repellent, deodorant, shampoo, etc.) inside your tent invites visitors from the woods to your tent.

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