Equipment

All scouts need good equipment. Part of your equipment consists of your Ten Essentials. They are:

  1. Map
  2. Compass
  3. Sunglasses/Sunscreen
  4. Flashlight or headlamp
  5. Knife
  6. Matches
  7. Extra Clothing
  8. Extra Food
  9. First Aid Supplies
  10. Firestarter
  11. Duct Tape (Unofficial)
  12. Zip Ties (Unofficial)

For camping, every scout should have:

  • A tent (unless you made arrangements to sleep in someone else’s)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Bug spray
  • Mess kit
  • Camping chair
  • Portable water filter