Outing Permission Forms & Gear
Our troop recommends gear for every outing on our Recommended Gear List page. Those gear checklists are always customized to the expected challenges of the trip.
This list below includes basic gear essentials recommended for most outings, but might not cover all the gear needed for every specific Troop 78 outing.
This list is meant as a reminder only.
Short-Sleeved Shirt
T-Shirt
Hiking Shorts
Long Pants
Sweatshirt or Warm Jacket *
Hiking Boots or Sturdy Shoes
Socks
Hat with Brim
Bandanna
Rain Gear
Sleeping Attire
Extra Underwear (for longer trips)
NO COTTON. Use wool or synthetic fabrics only.
Long-Sleeved Shirt *
Long Pants *
Sweater or Warm Layer *
Long Underwear *
Hiking Boots or Sturdy Shoes
Socks
Insulated Parka or Coat with Hood
Two Warm Hats *
Mittens *
Rain Gear
Sleeping Attire
Extra Underwear (for longer trips)
* These items should be made of wool or a warm synthetic fabric (not cotton)
Boy Scout Handbook
Pocketknife
First Aid Kit
Extra Clothing: socks, pants, shirt, shorts
Rain Gear
Water Bottle
Flashlight with extra batteries
Matches and Fire Starters
Insect Repellent
Sun Protection
Map and Compass
Backpack or Duffel Bag
Hat and Gloves
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad
Pillow
Mess Kit (spoon, fork, knife, plate, bowl, cup, small kitchen towel)
Cleanup Kit (soap, washcloth, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste)
Medication
For girls: menstrual supplies.
Watch
Camera
Notebook
Pencil or Pen
Sunglasses
Swimsuit
Gloves
Spending Money
Camp Chair
Cell Phones, iPods, iPads, or other electronic gear
Sheath (non-folding) Knives
Candy, except as specified by the Scoutmaster
Heat Sources Inside Tent
Others, as specified by the Scoutmaster
