Scout Gear

Initial Gear

The following gear is essential to a Scouts activities. For more information about the gear needed please contact the Quartermaster or the Scoutmaster@Troop5529.org

There are ten essential items that a scout should have while hiking or camping outdoors. All of these items should fit into a large Ziploc bag and should be carried by the scout whenever they go hiking or on a campout.

1. Pocketknife

2. First-aid kit

3. Extra clothing

4. Rain gear

5. Water bottle

6. Flashlight

7. Trail food

8. Matches and fire starters

9. Sun protection

10. Map and compass

Not everything needs to be bought at first. Your first purchase should be the Scout BSA Handbook. The handbook is available at the Scout Shop in Pensacola and online.

Scouts BSA 14th Edition Coil Handbook for Girls

Item: 648768 $see link for price

The next thing you need to get is the scout class A uniform shirt with all the right patches should be your target. I suggest using velcro on the sleeves or hand stitch as it is easier to remove and replace patches as needed. The rank patch and position patch will change often. Please talk to Maria or Sean about what patches are needed; also the Scout Shop staff know what they need for the district and troop.

Camping Gear

Your packing list includes:

  • 2 person Tent

  • Small Tarp (under tent)

  • Mess kit & eating utensils

  • Water bottle (w/carabiner)

  • Toiletries (include sunscreen and bug spray)

  • Sleeping bag (appropriate for weather)

  • Sleeping pad

  • Flashlight & headlamp (w/spare batteries)

  • Toilet paper

  • Large Ziplocs (for keeping clothes dry)

  • First aid kit

  • Extra blanket

  • Rain gear

  • Broom & dustpan (tent size)

  • Small board game

  • Chair

  • Uniforms (Class A and Class B)

  • Clothes for the weather

  • Mesh Bag for dirty/wet cloths

  • Line/Rope

  • Daypack

Requires a Totin' Chip

  • Pocket knife

Requires the Firem'n Chit

  • Flint and Steal

  • Matches

If you are planning to attend Summer or Winter camp a Camp Footlocker is needed. It was cheaper at the store (Walmart) than on line, $see link for price.

It also makes a great container to keep all your scout stuff neat at home.

Backpacking Gear

Winter Camping Gear