SUGGESTED   CHECKLIST FOR OVERNIGHT CAMPING (essentials in BOLD)



(this is a list to help you consider   all equipment ideas; take only what you need)

Bedding, Shelter   and Setup



   Sleeping bag (or sheets,   comforter, blankets), pillow, stuff sack, bag liner

   Tent, poles,   stakes, ropes, stake mallet/puller

   Ground cover, plastic sheet for under tent, entrance   mat

   Rain fly

   Sleeping pad   (foam mat), cot, air mattress (pump and repair kit)

Clothing (at   least one full change)

    Warm cap, ear muffs, neck gaiter, balaclava, gloves,   (mittens)

    Shirt, undershirt, thermal   undergarments

   Coat, windbreaker, sweater, sweatshirt, pocket   warmers

    Swimsuit

    Pants, underwear

   Socks

   2 pairs of shoes (useful if the first pair get wet), boots (ankle, arch and toe protection)

   Rain gear, poncho, over   boots, (trash bag makes emergency poncho), umbrella

Utility   Items

    Boy Scout handbook, pen, paper, knot   rope

    Flashlight, batteries,   fluorescent lantern, matches, lighter

    Insect   repellent

    Sun block,   cap with brim, sunglasses, lip balm (Blistex with SPF)

    Flooding   chair, camp table, hiking stick

    Rope,   shoelaces

    Pocket knife (Scouts need whittling card, otherwise   adults only), multi-tool

    Trash bags, grocery bags, Ziploc bags, ditty or mesh   bags

    Whistle, compass, map of area, alarm clock,   watch

    Shovel, fire tools, fire mitt, firewood, work   gloves

    Plastic mirror, eyeglasses, contacts

    Soap, shampoo, deodorant, comb, brush

    Toothbrush, toothpaste,   floss

    Towel, washcloth

    Toilet paper (called All-Purpose Paper –   “APP”, for its many uses)

    Handkerchief (bandana), tissues, sewing kit

    First aid items for personal use, Band-Aids,   medicine, nail clippers, tweezers

Food and   preparation

    Groceries (make a list, include all items to   prepare), snacks

    Stove (no liquid fuel, i.e., Coleman liquid   gas)

    Pots, skillet, coffee pot

    Spatula, spoon, kitchen knife, tongs, pot   pliers

    Cup, knife, fork, spoon, plate,   bowl

    Water, canteen, water   bottles

Personal   Interest

 Nature   guidebooks, binoculars, camera, film, fishing equipment, balls, cards, games,   Bible, things that will add to your experience (No cell phones, electronics,   radios, video games or aerosol cans).