Gear Suggestions
Head Lamp
Matches or a lighter and Fireman Chit
Pocket knife and Totin' Chip
Mess Kit - typically contains a bowl, plate, and utensils
Reusable water bottle such as a Nalgene brand and carabiner for clipping on belt
Mug for hot drinks
Small tarp - 8x8 ft. or 10x10 ft.
Rain coat - keep in backpack even if it is suppose to be a dry weekend
Day Pack to hold a personal first aid kit, rain coat, compass, water bottle...
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Paracord 25 - 50 ft.
Hammock with tree straps
Summer sleeping bag (50 degree bag)
Winter sleeping bag (20 degree bag)
Self-inflating sleeping pad
Hiking Boots or comfortable tennis shoes
Backpack (internal or external frame)
Gloves for Cold Weather
Backpack Pillow
Orange Hat
Rain pants
Lightweight 2 man tent
Compass - a simple one with a lanyard
Optional uniform items are:
Official Hat
Official Pants
Cover for Scout Hand Book
Head Lamp
Matches or a lighter and Fireman Chit
Pocket knife and Totin' Chip
Mess Kit - typically contains a bowl, plate, and utensils
Reusable water bottle such as a Nalgene brand and carabiner for clipping on belt
Mug for hot drinks
Small tarp - 8x8 ft. or 10x10 ft.
Rain coat - keep in backpack even if it is suppose to be a dry weekend
Day Pack to hold a personal first aid kit, rain coat, compass, water bottle...
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Paracord 25 - 50 ft.
Hammock with tree straps
Summer sleeping bag (50 degree bag)
Winter sleeping bag (20 degree bag)
Self-inflating sleeping pad
Hiking Boots or comfortable tennis shoes
Backpack (internal or external frame)
Gloves for Cold Weather
Backpack Pillow
Orange Hat
Rain pants
Lightweight 2 man tent
Compass - a simple one with a lanyard
Optional uniform items are:
Official Hat
Official Pants
Cover for Scout Hand Book
It pays to be a Scout!
Below are two retailers that give scouts and their families a discount:
Earth's Edge
705 S Beacon Blvd
Grand Haven, MI
(616) 844-1724
Hiker Direct
Earth's Edge
705 S Beacon Blvd
Grand Haven, MI
(616) 844-1724
Hiker Direct