Fall

The following is our standard overnight list. For longer trips make logical adjustments (more clothing, different backpack/bag, more food/snacks, etc.)

Shelter (Pack sleeping bag and clothing in waterproof/heavy-duty garbage bags inside your pack to keep them dry!)

Water-resistant Backpack/Bag
Tent** (as planned by patrols)
Sleeping Pad** (closed-cell foam)
Sleeping Bag** (appropriate for overnight temperature forecast)
Sleeping Bag Liner or blanket (if necessary for temperature)
Waterproof stuff-sack (or garbage/compactor bag) for sleeping bag
Class A Uniform and/or Class B Uniform*
2x Underwear (wear one / pack one)
2x Long-sleeved shirt (can be Class A or B, wear one / pack one)
Long pants & Belt
Shorts and/or swimming suit*
Middle layer(s) (Sweatshirt, Sweater, Hoodie, light jacket)
2x Socks (wear one / pack one)
Sturdy shoes or boots (broken-in)
Jacket (with a hood or bring a hat)
Sun-protective Hat
Rain gear/poncho (if above items are not waterproof)

Water & Food

Water Bottle (1 Liter) x2 when the trip includes hiking
Mess Kit (plate/bowl/cup/fork/spoon/knife)
Patrol-Assigned Food Items** for dinner, breakfast, lunch
Necessary cookware and utensils to make your portion of meals
High-Calorie Snacks
Money for meal/snack on the way home***

Basics

Headlamp or flashlight or lantern (with spare or fresh batteries)
Personal First Aid Kit
Pocketknife or Multitool (with a blade less than 5 inches long)
Matches in a waterproof container
Toiletries: Medications, Toothbrush/toothpaste, Deodorant, Lip Balm (Chapstick/Carmex)
Bandanas
Garbage Bags
Ziploc Bags
Compass*
Sunglasses & Case
Pen/Pencil & Notebook
50′ of cordage (paracord, etc.)

LEAVE AT HOME

Knives with blades longer than 5 inches
Other Weapons (real or simulated)
Laser Pointers
Radios
Video Games
Headphones

*troop quartermaster has some to borrow
**if you don’t have an assignment, contact your patrol leader or bring your own food for each meal
***may or may not need depending on camp plan/program,