Car-Camping Equipment List
Guns and Arrows
This list summarizes the minimum
equipment necessary for a typical weekend "car-camping" campout from
mid-April to mid-October [Specialty Campouts - Winter Camps, Backpacking,
etc., are addressed by other specific handouts]. Packing should be in a
medium size duffel bag with clothing separated in small stuff-sacks (or
larger clear plastic bags). Your Scout should check off each item as
he packs it.
Sleeping Gear:
_____ A sleeping bag, less than 3 lbs or rated to about 25 degrees.
_____ A foam pad (preferably not an air mattress)
_____ A small pillow.
Do not bring large or heavyweight sleeping bags or pillows; if your
son's sleeping bag is too light, add an additional light blanket for
warmth.
Eating Gear:
_____ A medium sized bowl, preferably plastic, with name
plainly marked.
_____ A knife, fork and spoon kit (trashy kitchen-ware will do).
_____ A medium sized plastic cup, with name marked plainly.
Do not bring cheap plastic or breakable glass/porcelain items,
expensive silverware or anything overly heavy. Don't send "everyday"
Tableware you cannot afford to lose.
Clothing and Equipment:
_____ 2 pair underwear
_____ 3 pair socks
_____ 1 pair gym shorts
_____ 2 T-Shirt
_____ 1 pair long pants (2 pair if don't have a Scout Uniform yet)
_____ 1 sweatshirt
_____ 1 long-sleeve shirt or sweater
_____ A belt
_____ A medium wt. wind/rain resistant jacket
_____ A hat (Baseball Cap OK)
_____ An extra pair of sneakers or boots
_____ A small towel
_____ A "dirty clothes" bag, preferably cloth
Note: Most parents of new Scouts outfit their sons with enough
clothing to last a week, instead of two nights. Do not pack more
than the above, which is already more than he'll need; remember, he may
have to carry it some distance to the campsite. If the expected weather
appears to be unusually warmer or colder than normal (keeping in mind that
the local camping areas are typically about 5 - 10 degrees cooler than
Arlington), make appropriate deletions and substitutions; call Dr. Bob if
you have any questions.
Ancillary Clothing and Equipment:
_____ A poncho or rainproof rain-coat, poncho preferred.
_____ A pack-cover
_____ A small/medium sized flashlight (2 C-cell or smaller) with fresh
batteries, avoid Maglites!)
_____ A one quart canteen
_____ A toothbrush
Don't bother packing cleaning gear other than a toothbrush - it won't get
used, period. Make sure everything has his name and "Tr 111" marked on
it. Pack nothing you cannot afford to lose.
Optional Equipment:
_____ A pair of UV-opaque Sunglasses
_____ A small folding lock-blade knife
Dr. Bob, SM-111
Home.
10 August 1997