Packing Lists

Packing Lists

Don't like the North Carolina weather? Just wait an hour or two! Funny, but true. As a result it is important for our Scouts and Scouters to be prepared when camping. When car camping we can afford to bring more than needed and to be comfortable. When backpacking we need to be a little more selective.

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The 10 (...11...12...) Essentials

We've heard of the 10 Essentials in Scouting, but why 11 or even 12? Simply put every female Scouts BSA Scout is required in Troop 77 to have tampons or pads in a ziplock bag in her daypack at all times. It doesn't matter if she hasn't had her first period or if she isn't expecting her period. She will always carry them. Nothing would suck more than to be at an outing and to have a monthly visit from "Aunt Flow". The "12th" essential is simply a whistle. Blow it three times if you're lost. I mean, why wouldn't you have a whistle?

The Essentials:

1) Pocketknife (with Totin' Chip in your wallet!)

2) Rain gear

3) Trail food

4) Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries

5) Extra clothing

6) First-aid kit

7) Sun/bug protection

8) Map and compass

9) Matches/Fire starter (with Fireman's Chit in your wallet!)

10) Water bottle (Nalgene, 1-liter preferred)

11) Tampons and/or pads (all Scouts regardless of age/store in a ziplock bag with another ziplock for used items.)

12) Whistle (optional, but strongly recommended)

***Your daypack should always be ready. Keep it in the hallway closet or mudroom and whenever you head out for adventure (in or out of Scouting) you're prepared! Your daypack is also a great place to put your Scout Handbook and Troop Notebook. Just keep Handbook in a ziplock bag in case it rains! Never keep your daypack in your tent. It's a smellable because of several of the items in it. Store it with other smellables so you don't become a tasty snack for the local wildlife!***