Equipment

In addition to the Boy Scout Uniform, Scouts will need to acquire various pieces of gear needed for the outdoor program. Most of these items can be obtained over a long period of time, particularly those needed for High Adventure trips normally only done by older Scouts. Parents of young Scouts should also avoid spending too much initially for those items that the Scout will probably outgrow, such as hiking boots and backpacks.

The following links will take you to printable forms which may be used as checklists prior to going on an outing, and are based on the kinds of equipment that will be needed on them. For any outing, including day hikes, every Scout should have the following ten “Outdoor Essentials” as described in the Scout Handbook:

The Ten Essentials

Drinking water
Extra clothing
Flashlight and Batteries
First-aid kit
Pocket knife
Trail food
Rain gear
Map and compass
Matches
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, lip balm)

Downloadable Checklists – See Resources > Troop Materials