Packing for Scout Camp

Hiya folks. It's summertime, so that means Scout camp is coming up. Some boys have trouble knowing what to bring in what. So, I'm here to help. You first want to start with what bags you'll bring. In most cases, you'll have to hike with all your stuff to your campsite. That means you want to bring as few bags as possible. I recommend bringing your hiking backpack and a stuff sack, and maybe a small day pack. You'd put your main equipment in your backpack. A little tip is to roll your clothes into your sleeping bag. That way, your clothes won't be in the way, and you take them out when you unpack. You put the sleeping bag and pillow in the stuff sack, and anything else you can squeeze in there. You'll want to put a sweater in the back of your back, so that it's soft against your back.

Here's a list of the things you'll most likely need for camp. This is not counting the things you will be wearing when you go up, and for spending six total days, from the day you get there until you leave. Five to six pairs of underwear, eight pairs of socks, a pair of gloves, three pairs of shorts, three pairs of jeans, a wool cap, a warm jacket, sweatshirt, tennis shoes, shower shoes, hiking boots, rain poncho, Scout uniform, two swimsuits, and four t-shirts. That's the clothing you'll need. For your hiking boots, I suggest leather. Leather hiking boots help protect your feet, and add support. Also, they're better at repelling water then normal cloth shoes. You should choose wool socks for hiking, because they cushion your feet. Wear a normal pair of socks under your hiking socks, to remove moisture and help stop your feet from getting blisters.

When on your hiking trips at camp, be sure to bring the ten essentials. That's why you need a day pack. For those of you who don't know them, I have them here. Pocketknife, first aid kit, extra clothing, rain gear, water bottle, flashlight, sun protection, trail food, map and compass, and matches. In your first aid kit, you should have at the very least adhesive bandages, medical tape, pain killers, gauze, alcohol pads, and a few other small items for treating small wounds. Be sure to bring extra batteries for your flashlight. The sun screen should be of 15 SPF or higher. Your trail food should be lightweight and filling, like a granola bar, or trail mix. When you bring matches, you

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