Cub Scout Camping List

There are lists online that you can reference for Cub Scout campouts, some are more extensive than necessary so please take this as a recommendation only.

Essential Items:

• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad/cot/air mattress
• Pillow
• Tent (keep in mind tents are rated by person but this accounts for only people no gear inside)
• Lighting; flashlight/headlamp/lantern
• Camp Chair
• First aid kit (most leaders carry one but not a bad idea for a small one as a resource for smaller groups)
• Cooking stove/grill based on meals planned (Most families will have camping stoves/grills and we can share/coordinate cooking)
• Cooking fuel/propane if required for lanterns/stoves
• Mess Kit (cup, plate/bowl, silverware) you can also use paper/plastic products too for ease of use
• Cooking utensils (spoons, spatulas, pots/pans, etc)
• Cooler to keep food cold if needed
• Dish soap/sponge for dishes
• Water with container (water bottle/canteen)
• Food needed for meals/menu planned
• Clothes (temperatures change so check weather and be prepared for warm and cold weather as it varies)
• Class A and Class B uniform
• Cosmetics (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc)

Recommended Items:

• Tarp
• Smore’s stick (hangers without paint work great or nature is full of sticks)
• Water jug/container for washing hands/dishes
• Canopy/Easy Up for shade
• Table for either/both inside tent and outside to use to cook on
• Small broom to sweep tent
• Towel/paper towel
• Hiking boots

Where to buy gear?

• Amazon
• Walmart
• Cabela’s
• Big 5 Sporting Goods
• Dick’s Sporting Goods