Car Camping Equipment List

Scout Outdoor Essentials

• Pocket knife
• First aid kit
• Flashlight
• Compass and map
• Matches
• Water bottle
• Rain gear
• Extra clothing
• Sun screen

Clothing

• Warm weather
  • short-sleeve shirts
  • short pants
  • underwear, socks
  • sweater or jacket
  • rain gear
  • swim suit
• Cold weather
  • long-sleeve and/or wool shirts
  • long pants
  • long underwear
  • extra socks
  • parka
  • wool stocking cap
  • gloves or mittens

Tentage

• tent
• ground cloth
• foam pad
• sleeping bag (0°-20°)

Cooking

• stove
• fuel - extra tank if low
• matches
• cook kit (nesting pots)
• utensils (fork, spoon, knife)
• spatula if planning frying
• lantern (optional)
• paper towels
• dish soap
• trash bags

Food

• sufficient food for meals
• ice chest or cooler
• ice (block ice for trips longer than 1 night)
• trail mix or snacks
• fruit
• water

Hygiene

• toothbrush
• toothpaste
• dental floss
• hand soap
• wash cloth
• towel

Personal

• notebook and pencil
• camera
• sunglasses
• insect repellent
• binoculars
• games
• fishing gear
• 1/8" nylon cord - 50'