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What To Bring Camping
Mark all items with name and den number!
Very important:
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Sleeping:
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| Tent + ground cloth
(make sure it will hold the number in your family, but no more;
the giant tents take a while to set up and are
hard to dry out at home if it rains!)
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| Sleeping bag (appropriate to the season;
blankets and sheets from home will work,
but the basic bags are not too expensive)
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| Sleeping clothes
(don't sleep in the same clothes you wore all day!)
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| Cot (optional) or light-weight sleeping pad or air mattress
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| Pillow and case (optional)
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Clothing:
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| Cub Scout uniform
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| Sturdy shoes
(don't even think about bringing anything with open toes!)
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| Change of clothes
(socks, underwear, shorts/pants, T-shirt/long sleeve shirt)
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| Sweater or jacket, gloves or mittens, warm cap
(as required by weather)
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| Hat (wide brim, to keep the sun off your face and neck)
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Personal Gear:
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| Battery-powered headlamp/flashlight w/ extra batteries
(Absolutely no flames -- or propane lanterns -- in tents!)
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| Cub Scout Handbook
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| Personal first aid kit (medications, band aids)
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| Rain gear
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| Toiletries
(comb, toothbrush/paste, soap, deodorant, etc. -- minimum amount!)
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| Sunscreen (this is Texas!)
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| Insect repellent (this is the Texas woods!)
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| Day pack (optional)
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| Fishing gear (optional)
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| Lawn/camp chairs (optional)
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| Sunglasses (optional)
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Eating and Drinking:
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| Food (don't forget snacks for kids!)
stored in cooler of ice with locking lid
(the critters have amazing sniffers!)
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| Plate, cup, knife, fork, spoon
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| Water and other drinks in plastic (not glass!) bottles
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| Zip-lock bags, trash bags
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Leave at Home:
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| Alcohol, tobacco, etc.
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| DVD players, Game Boys, televisions, etc.
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| Firearms, ammunition, archery equipment
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| Fireworks
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| Hunting and sheath knives
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| Liquid-fuel stoves, heaters, lanterns, etc.
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| Personal food items in tents
(those critters again!)
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