Cub Scout Family Camping

What-To-Bring Checklist  

The following is a list of outfitting supplies and other materials that we have found to be invaluable on a Cub Scout Family Campout. Assumed are a Scout Reservation setting, and Family/Cub cooked meals. No Pack Communal Cooking of Meals (Check with your Den leader For Den Communal Cooking).
 

COMFORT
  • Tent
  • Tarp (Groundcloth)
  • Sleeping Bags & Camp Pillows
  • Air Mattresses or Foam Pads
  • Flashlights (Extra Batteries)
  • Camp Lantern (Fuel & Mantels -or- Batteries) 
    • COOKING / DINING
  • Eating Utensils (i.e. Disposable Knives,
    Forks, Spoons, Plates, Cups, etc.) 
  • Cooking Utensils (i.e. Pots, Pans, Spoons,
    Spatulas, Knives, Coffee Pot, etc.)
  • Groceries (See Notes)
  • Water and Juice
  • Matches or Lighter 
  • Camp Grill (Starter & Charcoal) 
  • -OR-  Camp Stove ( & Fuel)
  • Ice Chest For Cold Food (with Ice, Blue Ice, or Frozen Water filled Milk Jug)
  • Ice Chest For Dry Food (easy to secure againsnt pests)
  • Dish Washing Detergent
    (Biodegradable)
  • Pot Scrubber Brush 
  • Paper Towels
  • Dish Towels
  • Trash Bags
    		• HYGIENE / SAFETY / CLOTHING
  • First Aid Kit
  • Insect / Mosquito Repellent
  • Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
  • Toothbrush / Toothpaste
  • Toilet Paper (and Other Personal Toiletries)
  • Bath Soap & Shampoo
  • Sunglasses
  • Tennis, River, & Hiking Shoes (No open toe shoes or sandels)
  • Clothes For 2 to 3 Days
  • Towels
  • Hat
  • Swim Suit
    •  OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
  • Camera  (Film & Batteries)
  • Books (Tree / Bird Identification or Other)
  • Binoculars
  • Rope or Nylon Cord
  • Folding Chairs
  • Tent Broom
  • Games (Card and Board)
  • Notebook and Pen
  • Cub Scout Handbooks (Mandatory)
  • Duct Tape (Always Handy!)
  • Seam Sealer Waterproofing (If it rains you'll find tent leaks)
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    NOTES
  • Racoons and other small animals are very good getting to food. Interlocking top storages boxes and Ice Chests are a good way to secure against them.
  • In most cases car drop-off of camping gear is allowed, but always be prepared to carry gear at least 1/2 mile. Pack gear in easy to carry containers. Do not over pack. We spend most of our time away from camp site involved in activities. We eat,  sleep, and relax at the camp sites.
  • Groceries should be based on simple meal planning. 3 meals a day plus snacks. In some cases food service will be available for some or all of the meals (check with camping co-ordinator). Ideas for simple meals are cold cereal or eggs for breakfast, sandwiches or soups for lunch, spaghetti or stew for dinner, apples or peanut butter crackers for snacks. Camp sites are not the best place to prepare complex meals. It is possible to plan your meals and do most of the food preparation at home so you can simply open and heat/cook your meal.

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