• Tent (get a 4-man tent for 2 people, a 6-man tent for 3 people, etc.)

• Ground cloth/tarp (for under the tent to protect the bottom and keep moisture out)

• Camp Chairs (one per person)

• Plastic trash bags (good for wet or dirty gear when going home)

• Sleeping bags (2-3 blankets/sheets are an alternative if you don’t have a sleeping bag)

• Pillow

• Sleeping pad (Thermarest or closed cell foam is preferred over an air mattress in the winter. A regular air mattress will make you colder)

• Flashlight, lantern, and/or headlamp

• Toothbrush & Toothpaste

• Toilet Paper or Bio Wipes

• Towels

• Environmentally Friendly Soap & Shampoo

• Other Toiletries

• Medications in original containers

• First Aid Kit (Each Scout is required to have one in his backpack as part of the Cub Scout 6 Essentials)

• T-shirts (long and/or short sleeve)

• Shorts and/or pants

• Wilderness Rain Gear such as a poncho or rain jacket/suit

• Shoes or boots (for safety, no open-toed shoes!)

• Socks (pack extra!)

• Underwear

• Pajamas

• Sweatshirt

• Cub Scout Hat

• Refillable water bottle

• Mess Kit for your breakfast and dinner

• Breakfast (Saturday morning & Sunday morning)

• Dinner (Friday night)

• Snacks & other drinks

• Sunscreen & Bug Spray

• Sunglasses

• Ear Plugs

• Rainy day activities (deck of cards, games, etc)

• Camera

• Your Scout’s Rank Book

• Fishing pole and gear

• A Whistle (for emergency use only)

• Pocket Knife (Only Bears & Webelos may use pocket knives if they have earned their Whittlin’ Chip and have it in their possession)

• Wagon to haul gear (site is hike-in)

BSA Printable Packing Checklist for Campouts

Scout Life Checklists for Camping Trips

The Cub Scout 6 Essentials

ScoutLists