Boy Scout Troop 1001

Hand carry:

• Medications
  
• Prescription medication (in original packaging with dosage and doctor's name)
• Over-the-counter medication (in original packaging with dosage)
• All medications in a plastic zipper bag with a note containing scout's name, name of medication, dosage, and when it is to be taken. Turn in to Mrs Van Hamme.
  
• Inhalers and epi pens should remain on scout's person (but advise Mrs. Van Hamme). Spare inhalers and epi pens are recommended in the bag given to Mrs. Van Hamme.
• Sack lunch (avoid messy foods and sugary drinks)
• Water bottle (use the same one you will be carrying with you all week)

Uniform (worn while traveling and each evening at dinner):

• Scout shorts or pants (convertible recommended)
• Scout shirt (short sleeve recommended)
• Troop 1001 neckerchief
• Slide for neckerchief
  
• Scout belt
• Scout socks

Other clothing:

• Activity shirts (1001 Class B or other scout-related or without any printing; dark green is preferred; poly shirts such as Under Armor or off brands are better than cotton)
• Troop 1001 cap, other scouting cap, or wide-brimmed hat for shelter from the sun
• Jeans/long pants
• Extra socks (6 quality pairs recommended)
• Extra underwear (6 recommended)
  
• Swimming suit
• Hiking boots or sturdy shoes (spare shoes recommended in case first pair gets wet)
• Poncho or rain suit

Personal equipment

• Backpack or duffel for gear (no footlockers--scouts will be hiking out of camp the last day
• Day pack/small backpack for carrying supplies during the day
  
• Folding cot (inexpensive aluminum Coleman suggested)
• Sleeping pad to place atop cot (optional; not a substitute for cot as platform is not suitable for supporting a mattress or pad directly)
• Sleeping bag (summer weight) or blankets and sheet
• Laundry bag
• Rubber-soled shower shoes (no open toed shoes or bare feet allowed)
• Toothbrush, toothpaste,
• Soap, shampoo, comb, towel
• Flashlight
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Canteen or water bottle (1 quart or liter with clip recommended)
• Pillow or pillowcase to stuff with clothing and use as pillow
• Boy Scout Handbook
• Money for merit badge supplies, souvenirs and snacks

Optional:

• Notebook and Pencil/pen
• Camera with extra film
• Drinking cup
• Shaving gear (if needed)
• Watch
• Musical instrument
• Wallet
• Duffel-bag lock
• Personal first aid kit
• Compass

Leave at home:

• Electronics such as phone and iPod
• Candy, snacks, sugary drinks
• Aerosol products (insect repellent, sunscreen, and toiletries should be non-aerosol)

Be sure to label everything with the scout's name and troop number.