Camping

Camping is fun, and it's good for your mind, body, and spirit. It helps you learn to rely on yourself—on your own skills and knowledge. When you go camping as a Cub Scout, you get skills you will learn and use more, later, as a BSA Scout.  Camping trip charges include food, site and equipment rentals, activity passes, etc. These charges are specific for each camping trip planned and for those choosing to attend, and are not included in your registration fees or monthly dues. 
The official BSA Individual Campout Checklist for Pack Overnighter can be found here.
Below is a a bit more targeted towards our pack campouts, but it is a minimum and still a work in progress.
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At a minimum Every scout should have the following.
  • Flashlight
  • Water Bottle
  • Whistle
  • Personal first aid kit.
  • Sun Protection (Hat, Sunblock...)
  • Trail snack (do not store in tent.)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Pillow (optional)
  • Shirts
  • Pants / Shorts
  • Underwear
  • Sleep clothes
  • Extra change of clothes
  • Cub Scout Uniform
  • Jacket (warmth)
  • Rain Gear
  • Toiletries (Toothbrush, toothpaste...)

Every Family should have the following
  • Tent (including ground cloth and rain fly.)
  • Food for any meals not provided by the pack. 
  • Cooler to store your food. 
  • Cooking gear if you need more than a basic camp stove.
  • Bug repellent
  • Extra blanket

Hiking 

​Hiking is a great way to spend your time in the outdoors. It’s also a good way to get your heart pumping for some exercise or to test your limits. Some hikes are just a few hundred feet while others are many miles, but all can pose potential hazards if not carefully considered. Take some time to research your destination and its terrain so you can better prepare to have a memorable experience and fun while exploring. For our hikes we recommend good shoes with closed toes; no flip flops, sandals, or crocks.  
These are items every Cub Scout should carry in their personal gear when going on hikes or campouts:
  1. First-aid kit: adhesive bandages, moleskin, gauze, antibiotic ointment, etc.
  2. Water bottle: filled and large enough to last until it can be filled again
  3. Flashlight: for emergency use only
  4. Trail food: can be made as a den activity prior to hike or campout
  5. Sun protection: sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater and a hat
  6. Whistle: also for emergency use only
​For convenience — and to make sure no item gets lost — each Cub Scout should carry his or her Six Essentials in a small fanny pack or backpack.
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For longer adventures in the outdoors, add these to your gear list:
  • Extra clothing. Pack for the weather. Multiple layers are better than single, massive jacket. That way you can stay more adaptable to changing conditions.
  • Rain gear. Being wet from rain mat result in hypothermia, a potentially fatal condition.
  • A pocketknife or multitool can be handy in a wide variety of situations. Don’t forget to first earn your Whittling Chip (for older Cub Scouts) or Totin’ Chip (for older Scouts).
  • A map and compass are probably the most important tools you can carry if you get lost!