CLOTHING AND BEDDING:
Shorts and/or pants
Shirts, including troop T-shirt (if they have other scout
activity shirts from previous events, great!)
ALL SHIRTS must present a neat and clean appearance, no derogatory material on the shirt
Daily change of underwear and socks (also extra socks)
Handkerchiefs
Bathing Suit (for taking showers and for swimming)
Raincoat and/or poncho
Hiking Boots and extra pair shoes
Pajamas
Sweater and/or light Jacket
Sneakers
Sleeping Bag
Pillow (if desired)
BSA Class A Uniform
TOILET ARTICLES
Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Hand Towel
Bath/beach Towels
Washcloths
Comb, Brush, Mirror
Soap in container
Foot powder
Lotion
Waterless hand sanitation
Shower Shoes
MUSTS FOR A HAPPY STAY
PERSONAL MESS KIT AND EATING WARE
Knapsack/Daypack (carry daily stuff)
Pocket knife (must have Toten?chip to actually carry)
Flashlight, Extra Batteries
Book (personal time)
Pens, Pencil, Pad or notebook
Compass (if they have one)
BOY SCOUT HANDBOOK
Canteen and/or sierra cup (MANDATORY)
Money for trading post  (items range from $1 for a soda up to $20 or more for camping equipment.)
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
Camera,  film
Insect Repellent
Sunscreen, waterproof
Sewing Kit
Individual First Aid Kit (inc. band aides)
Snacks (keep in sealed zip-lock)
Baby wipes (good for a quick-wash)
Frisbee/Nerf ball, etc
Small amount of nylon rope (to hang wet towels or clothes)
Totem Chit and Fireman Chit cards
Sunglasses
Matches
Hatchets
Extra large plastic bags (for dirty clothes, etc)
Deck of Cards
DO NOT BRING
Electronic devices (game boys, Portbale CD Players, etc)
Sheath knives
Illegal contraband (fireworks, BB guns, etc)
BDU/Military Uniforms
HELPFUL CAMP RECOMMENDATIONS:
Some time-tested methods for you to consider!
- Reveille and Retreat will be done wearing an official BSA Uniform so bring a hanger to keep it clean. Those trash bags listed in optional items work good for covering a uniform.
- Use a permanent marker and place initials on all clothing item tags and equipment.   Most of us shop at AAFES and many scouts will have similar items or clothes.
- Use one-gallon zip lock bags, placing each day's full set of clothes inside separate bags.  For example, they will be wearing Tuesday's clothes.  For Wednesday, place a pair of pants/shorts, shirt, socks and underwear in a single Ziploc bag and mark "WEDS".  When the scout changes into Wednesday clothes, he can place the dirty clothes from Tuesday into the Ziploc bag, then into his dirty clothes bag.  This helps keep dirty clothes from mixing with clean clothes also.  Works regardless of number of days the camp is.  Put extra shirts, sock and underwear in Ziploc bags marked "EXTRA."  This keeps them on track, and keeps things dry even in extreme weather.
- Dehydration is always an issue.   They need to have a way of carrying water with them.
- Use a duffle type bag if possible.   Hard cover suitcases are difficult to manage inside tents and usually end up getting tipped over or broken
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