Family Camping

WHAT TO BRING ON A FAMILY CAMPOUT

(aka Hot Dogs vs. Smores)

Suggested Items to Bring

COMFORT

• Tent
• Tarp (Groundcloth)
• Sleeping Bags & Camp Pillows
• Air Mattresses or Foam Pads
• Flashlights w/ Extra Batteries
• Camp Lantern, Fuel, & Mantels (Optional)

COOKING / DINING

• Eating Utensils (i.e. Disposable Knives, Forks, Spoons, Plates, Cups, etc.)
• Cooking Utensils (i.e. Pots, Pans, Spoons, Spatulas, Knives, Coffee Pot, etc.)
• Water (2 gallons per person per day)
• Charcoal Briquettes (& Starter)
• Lots of Food!
• Waterproof Matches
• Camp Grill or Camp Stove
• FIREWOOD (if not sure it is where you are going)
• Ice Chest (with Ice or Blue Ice)
• Dish Washing Detergent
• Pot Scrubber Brush
• Water Jugs and/or Canteen
• Paper Towels
• Dish Towels
• Trash Bags
• Campfire Bucket

HYGIENE / SAFETY / CLOTHING

• First Aid Kit
• Insect / Mosquito Repellent
• Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
• Toothbrush / Toothpaste
• Toilet Paper (and Other Personal Toiletries)
• Bath Soap & Shampoo
• Sunglasses
• Tennis, River, & Hiking Shoes
• Clothes For 3 Days with Towels
• Long pants, i.e. jeans etc.
• Sweatshirt and/or Jacket
• Hat
• Swimsuit/Water Shoes

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• Camera & Film
• Books (Tree / Bird Identification or Other)
• Binoculars
• Rope or Nylon Cord
• Folding Chairs
• Tent Broom
• Games
• Notebook and Pen

PACK PROGRAM ITEMS

• Cub Scout Handbooks
• Hiking Stick
• Compass or other required equipment identified by Den Leader
• Uniforms: Pack T-shirt and Hat.  If Ceremonies are being held, standard uniform as well.

Page Revised 03/27/2010