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 State Park setting, and communal meals.

COMFORT

§         Tent

§         Tarp (Ground cloth)

§         Sleeping Bags & Camp Pillows

§         Air Mattresses or Foam Pads

§         Flashlights w/ Extra Batteries

§         Camp Lantern, Fuel, & Mantels (Optional)

COOKING / DINING

§         Eating Utensils (i.e. Disposable Knives,
Forks, Spoons, Plates, Cups, etc.) (Mandatory)

§         Cooking Utensils (i.e. Pots, Pans, Spoons,
Spatulas, Knives, Coffee Pot, etc.)

§         Charcoal Briquettes (& Starter)

§         Groceries

§         Waterproof Matches (Mandatory)

§         Camp Grill (Optional)

§         Camp Stove (Optional)

§         Firewood (Mandatory, Mandatory, Mandatory)

§         Ice Chest (with Ice or Blue Ice)

§         Dish Washing Detergent
(Small Biodegradable)

§         Pot Scrubber Brush (Optional)

§         Water Jugs and/or Canteen

§         Paper Towels

§         Dish Towels

§         Trash Bags

§         Campfire Bucket (Optional)

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

§         Clothes For 3 Days with Towels

§         Sweatshirt and/or Jacket

§         Hat

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

§         Camera & Film

§         Books (Tree / Bird Identification or Other)

§         Binoculars

§         Rope or Nylon Cord

§         Folding Chairs

§         Tent Broom

§         Games

§         Notebook and Pen

§         Cub Scout Handbooks (Mandatory)

NOTES

§         Leave Your Pets At Home!