Personal Camping Gear Checklist

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As listed in the Boy Scout handbook 13th edition on page 268:

The Scout Basic Essentials
  • Pocket knife
  • First-aid kit
  • Rain gear
  • Water bottle
  • Flashlight
  • Trail food (snack)
  • Matches and fire starters
  • Sun protection
  • Compass
Clothing appropriate for the season and the weather
  • Shirts
  • Pants Long or Short
  • Under Garments
  • Socks
  • Extra Socks
  • Boots / Shoes
  • Hat
  • Jacket / Gloves
  • Sleep wear
Pack with rain cover
Sleeping gear
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Tent or Hammock w/ tarp
  • Ground cover
  
Eating kit
  • Plate
  • Eating utensils
    (sporks work good)
  • Bowl
  • Cup
  
Cleanup kit
  • Soap
  • Small camp towel
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Dental floss
  • Comb
Optional personal items
  • Personal Medications
  • Watch
  • Camera
  • Insect Repellent
  • Pencil or Pen
  • Small notebook
  • Fishing pole and gear
  • Swimsuit
  • Bible, testament, prayer book
    (according to your faith)
Other gear for specific activities
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