From Old Pack571.org website - Camping

CUB/PARENT CAMPING

Our first cub/parent camping overnighter is Saturday, November 11th. We will begin at 3:00pm. Please contact your den leader for location and directions.

Suggested Camping Equipment List

Here is a suggested list of camping equipment you and your cub should have for the cub/parent pack overnighter.

Please remember that all cub scouts must be accompanied with an adult or guardian age 18 or over.

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Note: For your first campout, just bring as much of the following equipment as you already own or can borrow. You will need a sleeping bag and a closed-cell foam camp sleeping mat right away, but try not to buy any other new equipment until you have been on a couple campouts and had a chance to talk to your Cubmaster or Den Leader about what to buy.

___ SCOUT HANDBOOK

____ BACKPACK (and/or large Sports Equipment Bag, and/or Duffel Bag). Line it with a Lawn Bag first, to keep contents dry.

Pack underwear and socks in large Ziploc Bag. Pack 1 day clothing (shirt and pants) in one large Ziploc Bag and pack socks in one large Ziploc Bag. Always pack an extra pair of shoes. The Atlanta Scout Store off Cobb Pkwy has the perfect Scout Backpack for $60.

____ SLEEPING BAG (We suggest purchasing a good quality sleeping bag. non-cotton/fleece sleeping bag if possible). MUMMY Bags help keep the heat inside your bag.

_____CAMP CHAIR

____ CLOSED-CELL FOAM CAMP SLEEPING PAD ($12, Walmart's or Target's camping section).

Eddie Bauer makes a great one for

$30

____ RAINCOAT (If buying new, see "Wish List," below)

or RAIN PONCHO ($.99)

____ EXTRA PAIR PANTS (non-cotton, if possible -- check the tags for polyester, nylon, or other synthetics)

____ WOOL SWEATER, or POLYESTER SWEATSHIRT (about $3 at Thrift Stores).

____ LONG SLEEVE SHIRT (Wool or synthetic fiber for insulating quality/quick drying-$3 at thrift stores).

____ 2 SHORT SLEEVE SHIRTS

____ UNDERWEAR

____WOOL SOCKS (the slightly better wool socks at the Scout store provide great comfort)

____ HAT (with brim for sun)

and HAT for cooler weather

_____SUNSCREEN (for all seasons)

____ MESS-KIT (BOWL, CUP, FORK, SPOON, PLATE -- (plastic keeps food warmer than metal).

____ 2 ONE-QUART WATER BOTTLES, filled ("Nalgene" Bottles are the most dependable) or CANTEEN

____ FLASHLIGHT & EXTRA BATTERIES.

____ SMALL FIRST AID KIT (You can make your own)

____ PEN & POCKET NOTEPAD, (No, you can't borrow ours), BSA HANDBOOK (Free when you join)

____ CLEAN-UP KIT (Small Hand Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Comb, Floss, Fast-Drying Camp Towel).

Use Biodegradable Products

____ CAMP TOILET PAPER (Half a roll in a Zip-Lock bag).

Use Biodegradable

____ "BLUE" 5'X7' TARP (or other Plastic Ground Sheet to keep sleeping bag dry).

____ BUG REPELLENT (non-aerosol)

_____PERSONAL TOILETTRIES (toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, washcloth, towell, deodorant, etc.)