DESERT CAMPING CHECKLIST

Legend: X (Bring), O (Optional), L (Leaders), T (Troop will Supply), N (Don't Bring)

 

 

Clothing*

O

 

Nail Clippers

X

 

Hiking Boots (broken in before trip)

O

 

Mirror

X

 

Hiking Socks (plus extra pair)

X

 

Hairbrush/Comb

N

 

Gaiters

N

 

Smoke Signal

X

 

Underwear

O

 

Nylon Cord

X

 

Pants

O

 

Sewing Kit

X

 

Shirts

O

 

Rip Stop Tape

X

 

Sweater/Sweatshirt

O

 

Trowel

N

 

Bathing Suit

O

 

Pillow Sack

O

 

Bandana

X

 

Plate, Cup, Utensil Kit

X

 

Stocking Cap

N

 

Water Filter

O

 

Booties-Camp Shoes (lightweight)

X

 

First-aid Kit*

O

 

Hiking Shorts

O

 

Blister Kit

X

 

Long Underwear (moisture wicking)

O

 

Ace Bandage

X

 

Mittens/Gloves

N

 

 

X

 

Pile or Down Jacket

X

 

Kleenex

X

 

Flannel Shirt/Other Layering

X

 

Sun Protection*

 

 

 

N

 

Insect Repellent

 

 

Other Items

X

 

Medicines (if necessary)

X

 

Day Pack

X

 

Whistle

X

 

Sleeping Bag

X

 

Lip-Balm

N

 

Duffle Bag (no Backpacks)

X

 

Hand Towel

X

 

Therma-Rest (sleeping pad)

X

 

Sun Glasses

N

 

Ground Sheet

X

 

Watch

T

 

Tent (setup & check before trip)

X

 

Toilet Paper (Bio Degradable)

X

 

Canteen/Water Bottle*

X

 

Pocketknife*

N

 

Leather Gloves

X

 

Matches & Fire Starters*

X

 

Hiking Hat

X

 

Map and Compass*

X

 

Flashlight, Bulbs, Extra Batteries*

X

 

Trail Food*

N

 

 

O

 

Playing Cards

X

 

Toothbrush & Toothpaste

O

 

Journal & Pen

O

 

Deodorant

O

 

Camera & Film (check battery)

O

 

Dental Floss

O

 

Shaving Kit

O

 

Headlamp & Batteries

O

 

Small Roll of Duct Tape ("repair-all")

X

 

Poncho or other Rain Gear*

 

 

 
O

 

Safety Lights

 

 

* one of "Ten Essentials"