Gear List
Troop 59 Camping / Overnight Gear List
Carrying / Sleeping:
Backpack and/or Day pack
sleeping bag
sleeping pad / air mattress
ground cloth
Eating Kit:
spoon fork
plate bowl
cup
Cleanup Kit
towel toothbrush
washcloth toothpaste
soap comb
any other personal toiletry items
Other Essentials:
Pocket knife
matches/lighter
map / compass
2 x 1 qt Nalgene water bottles
Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries/bulbs)
Sunglasses (with retaining strap)
Personal First-aid kit
Personal medcations
Sunscreen
Lip balm (with sun protection)
Insect repellent
Personal Extras:
Camera and film
Journal + pen
Watch
Spending Money
Hand Lens / magnifying glass
bird / plant ID books
binoculars
bird & plant ID books
Clothing - Essentials
Hiking boots
Liner socks and Hiking socks
Wide-brimmed rain/sun hat
Bandana
Rain Gear
Troop T shirt (if you have one)
other T shirts
Long sleeve shirt – polyester or poly/cotton blend for quick drying
Regular underwear
Swimming shorts / short pants
2 long pants-suggest polyester convertible pants
Fleece jacket or windbreaker
light tennis shoes or sandals
Extra Clothes for Cold Weather
suggested layering:
I- nylon/poly long-sleeve underwear
Top:
II- long sleeve shirt and/or midweight fleece
III- midweight of heavy weight waterproof shell / parka with hood
Bottom:
IVa- nylon/poly pants
Va- rain pants
OR:
Vb- long waterproof pants
Stocking Cap
Gloves