Scout Outdoor Essentials Checklist

 
Scout Outdoor Essentials Checklist

Essentials

    Pocketknife
    First-aid kit
    Extra clothing
    Rain gear
        Men's
        Women's
        Kid's
    Water bottle
    Flashlight
    Trail food
    Matches and fire starter
    Sun protection
    Insect protection
    Map
    Compass
    Rope

Keeping Clean

    Toothbrush
    Toothpaste
    Dental floss
    Soap
    Comb
    Waterless hand cleaner
    Small towel
    Washcloth
    Toilet paper
    Trowel for digging cathole latrines

Cooking and eating

    Large plastic cereal bowl or kitchen storage bowl
    Spoon
    Cup or insulated mug
    Water treatment system
    Backpacking stove with fuel
    Large pot and lid (2.5- or 3-quart size)
    Small pot and lid (1.5- or 2-quart size)
    Lightweight frying pan (10 to 12 inches in diameter)
    For melting snow, add 1 large pot and lid (6 to 10 quarts)
    Hot-pot tongs

Extras

    Watch
    Camera
    Notebook
    Pen or pencil
    Sunglasses
    Small musical instrument
    Swimsuit
        Men's
        Women's
        Kid's
    Gloves
    Whistle
    Nylon cord
    Repair kit
    Hiking stick or trekking poles
    Binoculars
    Fishing gear
    Animal identification books, plant keys, geological studies, star charts or other guides