Any time you hike, bike, backpack or venture into the wilderness, remember to always carry the Scout Essentials:

 ____ 1. Water  (best in a Wide Mouth Water Bottle, bring two if going on a hike)
____ 2. Map & Compass  (Map is usually provided by the Troop)
____ 3. Flashlight / batteries
____ 4. Knife, pocket   (3 to 4 inches long)
____ 5. First Aid Kit, small   (Medication if any you are taking)
____ 6. Extra Clothing  (Jacket)
____ 7. Trail food    - Trail mix      
____ 8. Sunscreen/Sunglasses
____ 9. Rain Gear - Also can be two large trash bags or rain poncho or solar blanket
___ 10. Whistle (and Mirror unbreakable)

__   11 Pen or Pencil and paper

__   12 Scout Handbook (must for under 1st class, Troop Guide and Instructors !)

Other important items:
____  Hat      

____  Class B shirt to change into once at camp

____ tissue/toilet paper & zip lock baggy
____ lip balm 

__  Sun Glasses 

The troop's scout essentials, are often cited as the 10 Essentials.
Each scout shall be responsible for having in their possession the required Scout Essentials at each camp-out or activity of the troop unless advised otherwise by their junior or adult leader.

(Matches NO and NO Fire Starter.  Only if told to bring it, SPL, ASPL or Troop Guide will provide for Scouts with Fire Starter - Matches if needed)

Do not bring electric toy, games, radio, ipads or other type of this gear.  Cell phones OK, but only for calling at end of camp,, other use will trigger phone lock up till the end of camp.

BSA Type Compass