What to bring on a weekend campout

The following is a suggested list of items that a scout should bring on the Troops regular weekend campouts.

• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping pad (air mattress, foam, etc.)
• some sort of pillow (spare clothes will work)
• Appropriate clothes and spares
• Coat/Jacket (according to weather conditions)
• Personal Hygene gear (toothbrush, etc.)
• Shoes (preferably boots with good support)
• Water Bottle(s)
• Bug Spray (non-aerosol)
• Sun screen
• Flashlight & Batteries (w/spare batteries & bulb)
• Compass
• Rain Gear
• Scout Handbook (in a ziplock to survive a rain)
• Pen/Pencil & paper
• Knife (only once Totin' Chit is earned)
• Camp chair (allowed but not necessary)

What NOT to bring on a weekend campout

The following is a list of items that a Scout should not bring on a campout

• Snack Foods (other than Friday night)
• Weapons/Firearms
• Fireworks of any kind
• Sling Shots
• Electronic Items (Radio, CD Player, Walkie-Talkie, etc.)
• Lighters/Matches
• Laser Pointers
• Sheath knife
• Cot (not allowed in tents due to soft floors)

Please see the Troop 93 Scout Handbook for details