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Equipment
For A Weekend Campout
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Complete Scout Uniform (Wear
it!)
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Sturdy boots or shoes
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ONE change of clothing
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TWO pairs of socks
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Handkerchief
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Flashlight (with good batteries)
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Canteen or water bottle
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Eating utensils (knife, fork,
spoon, cup, plate)
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Scout Handbook
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Pad and pencil
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Sleeping bag in stuff sack
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Ground cloth
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Matches (in waterproof
container)
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Personal first-aid kit
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Poncho (in season)
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Jacket or sweater (as needed by
season)
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Thermal underwear (in season)
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Backpack (frame type)
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Personal care
equipment:
- Wash cloth
- Towel
- Soap
- Comb or brush
- Toothbrush / toothpaste
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Pouch with the Ten
Essentials for back-country travel:
- Matches
- Small candle (for lighting a fire)
- 25 feet of small rope or nylon cord
- Emergency rations
- Pocket knife
- Whistle or signaling device
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Personal first aid kit
- Map and compass
- Extra sweater
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Places to get this gear
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Goodwill Store - Alamden Expwy. at Foxworthy
Mel Cotton's - Rents the snowboots and other clothes (Scout Discount)
Stevens Creek Surplus - near San Tomas
Cambrian Surplus near Union & Camden (Scout Discount)
REI Saratoga
Mountain View Surplus - Bascom, near Campbell Ave. (Scout Discount)
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