Ready-to-print lists for campouts, day trips, or merit badge events!
Whether you’re heading to a weekend campout, a day hike, or working on a merit badge, being prepared starts with packing the right gear! Below are printable checklists to make it easy for Scouts and parents to get organized. ✅
Summer Camp Checklist
👕 Clothing
- Scout Uniform (Class A)
- Uniform hanger
- 5–6 T-shirts (Camp T-shirt will also be provided.)
- 5–6 pairs of shorts
- Lightweight sweatshirt or jacket
- Rain jacket or poncho
- 6 pairs of underwear
- 6 pairs of socks
- Pajamas
- Closed-toe sneakers or hiking boots
- Shower shoes or flip-flops
- Swimsuit
- Water shoes
- Swim towel
- Bath towel
🛏️ Sleeping Gear
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Pillowcase
Tents are provided by camp.
🎒 Gear & Essentials
- Footlocker or trunk with wheels (recommended)
- Duffel bag or backpack
- Refillable water bottle
- Flashlight
- Headlamp
- Extra batteries
- Scout Handbook
- Merit Badge books
- Notebook
- Pens/Pencils
- Small daypack
- Pocketknife (Totin’ Chip holders only)
- Watch (optional)
🪥 Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Soap or body wash
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Comb or brush
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Lip balm
- Hand sanitizer
- Tissues
🍎 Food & Spending Money
- Small amount of individually wrapped snacks
- Approximately $20 for Merit Badge books or supplies (if needed)
- Additional spending money (optional) for snacks, souvenirs, and Trading Post purchases
- Cash and Apple Pay are accepted at most Scout Shops
💊 Medications
- All medications must be in their original prescription containers.
- Give all medications directly to an adult leader at check-in.
⭐ Troop Packing Tips
- Pack each day’s outfit (shirt, shorts, underwear, and socks) in its own gallon-size Ziploc bag to keep clothing clean, dry, and organized.
- Pack 2–3 extra gallon-size Ziploc bags for wet swimsuits or dirty clothing.
- Clearly label all clothing and gear with your Scout’s name.
- Pack lightly. Scouts are responsible for carrying and organizing their own gear.
- A footlocker with wheels is highly recommended for transporting and storing gear.
Recommended Footlocker:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/43586058
- Meals and tents are provided.
- Do not pack gaming devices, fireworks, aerosol cans, sheath knives, or expensive valuables.
- Snacks may not be stored in tents. Any snacks brought from home will be stored in an adult leader’s vehicle.
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Weekend Campout Checklist
👕 Clothing
- Scout uniform (Class A & B)
- T-shirts (non-cotton preferred)
- Shorts or pants
- Socks (3+ pairs)
- Underwear
- Hoodie or jacket
- Rain gear (poncho or raincoat)
- Sleepwear
- Hiking boots/sneakers
🛏️ Sleeping Gear
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad or air mattress
🔦 Gear & Essentials
- Backpack
- Flashlight or headlamp (with extra batteries)
- Mess kit (plate, bowl, utensils, cup)
- Refillable water bottle
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc.)
- Towel
🧼 Personal Items
- Sunscreen & bug spray
- Notebook & pen
- Personal medications (label and give to adult leaders)
🎯 Optional Items
- Book or card game
- Small snacks (nut-free)
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🥾 Day Trip / Hike Checklist
- Small daypack or backpack
- Water bottle
- Class B uniform
- Rain gear
- Notebook & pen
- Sunscreen & bug spray
- Lunch & trail snacks
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🧭 Merit Badge Workshop Checklist
🧥 Required Gear
- Class A uniform
- Notebook & pen/pencil
- Blue card
- Scoutbook or printed worksheet
- Any pre-requisites required
- Water bottle
- Light snack