The best option is a pack or gear/duffel bag(s) of some type.  Organize gear in big ziplock plastic bags.  A Camp Henson vehicle will transport our gear from the parking lot to the campsite in one trip, so don’t over pack!

Labeling

Please put luggage tags on packs/bags and label all clothing and equipment likely to be mislaid with the Scout's name and Troop 1849. (Especially: hats, Scout books, and canteens!)

Clothing

___Complete Scout Uniform
with Scout shirt, neckerchief; slide, belt, hat, shorts or trousers and Scout socks.  A complete uniform is required for the evening Retreat/dinner formations (& troop photo)

____ Sturdy hiking shoes (Closed toe, no sandals, sneakers discouraged.)

____ T-shirts & shorts for 6 days (Trp 1849 T-shirts & Scout shorts recommended)

____ Underwear & socks for 6 days

____ Raincoat or  poncho

____ Light jacket/sweatshirt and long pants. (Temperatures in the 60s are possible at night.)

____ "Dirty clothes" bag

Swimming/Boating

____ Swim suit

____ Goggles, ear plugs (optional)

____ Beach towel

____ Water/boat shoes (No flip flops or "Teva" style sandals. Consider old sneakers; they will very likely be ruined!)

Sleeping

Note: We will live in two person BSA canvas wall tents with floors.  CampNanticoke/Henson has canvas Army cots.  Mattresses are not needed or supplied, although Scouts may desire to use their sleeping pads on the cots.

____ Summer sleeping bag or  fleece blankets

____Bed sheet (for  hot nights)

____ Pillow (optional)

____ Sleeping pad/air mattress (optional)

____ Mosquito netting (strongly recommended!)

Scout Gear

____ Scout  Hand Book

____ Canteen or water bottle with means to carry it around camp

____ Scout Knife.  (optional for experienced Scouts, not desired for new Scouts)

____ Compass (optional, check merit badge requirements)

____ Personal first aid kit (optional)

____ Personal survival kit (optional, check merit badge requirements)

____ Belt/day pack (optional)

Merit Badge Needs

____ Merit badge books

____ Pencil or pen and paper for reports

____ Requirements done prior to camp

____ Other:Check Merit Badge Books.

Examples: Loose fitting long pants (NOT jeans!) and long sleeve shirt with NO holes for Swimming Merit Badge.  Plastic ground sheet for Wilderness Survival.

Personal Gear

Personal Gear

____ Toilet kit: toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, brush, soap in container or "on a rope", shampoo, tissue, shower shoes

____ Bath towel

____ Washcloth

____ Sun Block

____ Insect Repellent (non aerosol spray!)

____ Flashlight with extra batteries

____ Watch (Recommended if cheap and waterproof; otherwise leave home)

____ Spending money ($30 to $40 for lunch driving to/from camp, snacks at the Trading Post, and camp souvenirs.  More if needed for Merit Badge materials.)

____ Medications – given to an adult leader
 

Optional Gear

____ Camera and film

____ Fishing equipment

____ Bible, testament or prayer book

____Pillow

____Folding Chair

Prohibited Items for Scouts

Electronic toys, radios, tape players, "walk men", cell phones, beepers, etc. (These hurt the camp experience.)

Fireworks (of all types "legal" or illegal)

Candy, soft drinks, and other food items.
(There will be ample opportunity to get this stuff for immediate consumption at the Trading Post)

Aerosol sprays (all types are prohibited including insect repellent)

Medications (except those given to an adult Scout leader)

Pets (except guide dogs)

Sheath knives (any blade length)

Axes, hatchets, saws (We will have these as troop equipment.)

Cigarette lighters (all types)

Liquid fuel or "fire ribbon" fire starter

Liquid fuel or compressed gas lanterns or stoves (We will have these as troop equipment.)

Tobacco products

Alcohol or illegal drugs

Airguns (all types)

Firearms and ammunition

Notes:
1.  This list is obviously not exhaustive.  Most items are on it because they are unsafe.  Please use common sense.  Call the Scoutmaster if in doubt or in need of a reason why an item is on the list.

2.  A Scout found with any weapon or other illegal item will be referred to camp authorities and can expect to be arrested by the local police.  A Scout found with any item prohibited for safety reasons may be sent home.