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🎒 Scout Gear List

Everything a scout needs for Troop 255 campouts and programs — organized by season. New to the troop? Start here.

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Individual Scout Gear

Use this as your packing checklist and shopping guide. Winter preparedness looks different from summer — check the season that matches your campout, plus the "every outing" essentials.

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The Ten Scout Essentials (every outing)
  • Pocketknife (with Totin' Chip)
  • Personal first-aid kit
  • Rain jacket / rain gear
  • Water bottle (32 oz, filled)
  • Flashlight or headlamp + extra batteries
  • Trail snacks
  • Matches / fire starter (troop-approved)
  • Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses)
  • Map & compass
  • One extra clothing layer
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Camping Base Kit (every campout)
  • Sleeping bag (season-appropriate — see seasons)
  • Sleeping pad
  • Personal tent (optional)
  • Small pillow (optional)
  • Mess kit — plate, bowl, cup, spork
  • Day pack
  • Scout Handbook & pen
  • Class B / troop t-shirt
  • Camp chair (optional)
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Clothing — Warm Weather (Spring & Summer)
  • Class B t-shirts (2)
  • Shorts (2)
  • Lightweight long pants (1)
  • Underwear & socks (1 per day + a spare)
  • Light jacket or hoodie for cool nights
  • Ball cap / sun hat
  • Swimsuit & water shoes (water campouts)
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Clothing — Cold Weather (Fall & Winter)
  • Thermal base layers, top & bottom (NO cotton)
  • Fleece or insulating mid-layer
  • Warm jacket / parka
  • Waterproof outer shell
  • Warm hat / beanie
  • Gloves or mittens
  • Wool or synthetic socks, 2–3 pairs (NO cotton)
  • Insulated, waterproof boots
  • Warm long pants (avoid jeans/cotton)
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Winter Add-Ons (cold campouts)
  • Cold-rated sleeping bag (20°F or lower) or a bag liner
  • Second sleeping pad for ground insulation
  • Hand & foot warmers
  • Neck gaiter or balaclava
  • Extra dry socks & gloves
  • Insulated water bottle (keeps water from freezing)
  • Dry beanie to sleep in
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Personal & Toiletries
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Soap, towel, deodorant
  • Shower shoes
  • Any medications — hand to an adult leader
  • Spending money (only if the campout says so)
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Program-Specific (bring when it applies)
  • Climbing (IBEX): athletic clothes, closed-toe shoes
  • Caving (Jacob's Cave): old clothes you can ruin, work gloves (helmet & light provided)
  • Water sports / float: swimsuit, water shoes, dry bag, towel, extra sun protection
  • Shooting sports (Bucksnort): closed-toe shoes; ear & eye protection if you own it
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Please Leave at Home
  • Video games & expensive electronics
  • Sheath knives / oversized knives
  • Food or snacks stored in tents (wildlife!)
  • Anything valuable you would hate to lose
💡 New family tip: Label everything with your scout's name, pack in a single duffel plus the day pack, and check the campout sign-up for any special gear. For our big summer week at Camp Bartle, use the detailed Summer Camp Packing List in the Family Hub.