Winter –Check List –BSA Troop 839 - Scout________________
permission slip/ med forms turned in & signed
Ten Essentials - In Day (School Type) Backpack
Water Bottles (2) – WIDE MOUTHED Preferred (Ice won’t come out of narrow necks)
Snacks – High Energy
First Aid Kit
Sunscreen / Hat (broad brim preferred)
Rain Gear (Even in Winter)
Extra Clothes
Compass /(Map - Optional)
Pocket Knife w/ Totin’ Chip
Flashlight & Extra Batteries
Matches (for Patrol Box Only - DO NOT TAKE INDIVIDUALLY) / Firem'n Chit
Toilet Paper
Sunglasses
Back Pack (Main Gear Pack with Frame – Duffel Bag if Car Camping OK)
Very Warm (Layered or Parka Type) Jacket – including "wind layer"
Warm (NON-COTTON) Stocking Cap – for outdoor wear
2 Pr Gloves or Mittens (1 – Waterproof, 1 Wool), plus spares if you have them
Hiking Boots or Lined Boots (Like Sorrels) / Spare Liners / Spare Shoes
Class A Uniform shirt & neckerchief
Long Sleeve (Non-Cotton)Wool or Synthetic Shirts (2)
Polypropylene Long Underwear – Top and Bottom (2 sets)
Long (NON-COTTON) Wool or Synthetic Pants (2) – preferably with wind layer
BSA Handbook
Underwear
Socks 5- 6 Pr. - synthetic / wool
Warm Sleeping Bag
Spare hat for sleeping (keep dry)
Sleeping Bag Liner for Outdoor Outings
Sleeping Pad for Outdoor Outings
Tent (Poles / Stakes) if Sleeping Outdoors on Outing – Ask Quartermaster for Troop Tents!
Plastic Ground (Drop) Cloth
Notebook, Paper
Personal Eating Utensils – Bowl or Frisbee /Utensils/Cup
Toilet Kit Towel, Soap, Toothbrush, Toothbrush, Comb, Shampoo
Money - Small Bills – To pay for food on outing & phone money
Personal Rx / Meds - Orig. Containers Only – Give to Adult in Charge w/ written instructions
Optional Items:
- Inexpensive / Disposable Cameras
- Inexpensive Watch
- Alarm Clock
- Book
No Cell Phones/MP3 Players/iPods/iPads/Radios/Electronic
Devices or Toys/ Knives over 3-1/2"/
Weapons/Drugs or Alcohol
Checked By:__________________________________ Date:___________________