Outdoor Essentials

• Compass
• Canteen
• Sun protection
• Personal first aid kit
• Flashlight
• Scout handbook

Sleeping Gear

• Sleeping bag
• Foam sleeping pad or air mattress
• Ground cloth (for camping and wilderness survival merit badges)

Personal Cleanliness Kit

• Soap
• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Insect repellent (non-aerosol)
• Comb or brush
• Towels & washcloths

Clothing

• Short-sleeve shirts
• T-shirts
• Hiking shorts
• Long pants (for Swimming merit badge)
• Warm jacket
• Underwear
• Socks (plenty of them)
• Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
• Running shoes or moccasins
• Extra shoes that can get wet  (needed for all boating activities)
• Long-sleeve button down shirt (needed for Swimming Merit Badge)
• Official Scout uniform
• Rain gear

Recommended Extras

• Pocketknife
• Sunglasses
• Wristwatch
• Notebook & pens & pencils
• Camera & film
• Alarm clock (battery operated)
• Fishing Equipment