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Car Camping Packing Guidelines
Troop 304, Cub Scouts of America
The Lovett School
Kevin Link - Scoutmaster
www.lovett304.com
The Essentials:
Description Description
Food and Drinks - Provided by the Troop Tent – Bring your own Tent of use the
First Aid Kit – Kit is provided by the
Troop. You may want to bring sunscreen,
chap stick and insect repellent
Troop’s backpacking tents – your choice.
Sleeping Bag – Including sleeping pad.
Sleeping Bags should be rated at least to
30 o and 0 o for all Fall/Winter trips.
Flashlight – Headlamps work best Toiletry Items – Toothbrush etc.
Pocket Knife – No sheath knifes. Thermal Mug– The Troop no longer
provides cups.
Clothing:
Description Description
Socks – Wool socks with liners work
Jackets – Include heavy and fleece
well. Plan at least two pair per day.
pullovers.
Boots – Comfortable and waterproof. Rain Gear – Waterproof jackets, hats,
boots, and pants will make the rain fun.
Shoes – Comfortable and no open-toe. Pants – Long and short pants. Zip-offs are
very practical in the woods.
Long Underwear – Ideal if cold weather Gloves and Hat – A blessing if the
is predicted. Great to sleep in.
temperature drops.
Shirts – plan on using multiple layers in Underwear – Plan on two pair a day.
both short and long-sleeve.
Nobody ever plans to fall in the lake!
Optional:
Description Description
Camera - Digital cameras will allow us to Repair Kit – Cord, batteries, bulbs, sewing
share the pictures with the Troop.
kit, duct tape, shoelaces, change, and
matches.
Chairs - Folding Binoculars or Telescope
Binoculars Compass
Remember, you will have a great time if:
You wear comfortable shoes (no blisters)
You stay warm (Be prepared for the worst)
You stay dry (Large tarps for the tents and waterproof clothing will keep you dry.)
Troop Guide 54 Be Prepared!