Packing List

Below is our recommended Fall packing list for weekend camp. Note that certain camps will have different requirements so note any camp specific info.

Backpack to carry your belongings - line the inside with a garbage bag so if backpack soaks through in wet weather, inside contents is still dry

Clothing: (including what you wear to camp)

• Scouts Canada Cub Uniform (for travel) 

• 1x Sweater or fleece jacket/shirt

• 1x set of Night clothes: pyjamas or track pants, warm socks, toque, hoodie. Sleepwear is only worn for sleeping! It stays in your sleeping bag during the day where it stays dry.

• 2-3x  wool, fleece, or other synthetic socks

• 2-3x pairs of underwear

• 2x t-shirts (1 short/1 long - option for one extra)

• 1x pair thermal underwear

• 1x pair mittens or gloves - recommend ones that stay warm while wet, quick-drying or waterproof

• 2x toques (1 for sleeping/1 for the day)

• 2x pair of pants

• 1x pair Hiking shoes or good footwear for hiking - waterproof ones recommended

• 1x set rain jacket and rain/waterproof pants

• Sunglasses & or hat with brim

• garbage bag to keep gear dry

• bag for wet and dirty gear (ideally waterproof - extra garbage bag works)

Sleeping:

• Sleeping bag -  sized appropriately and light enough for backpacking - too large sleeping bag requires more energy to heat up. -10C or better rated sleeping bag is recommended for fall camping.

• Sleeping pad, mat, or Thermarest 

• Small pillow (optional) - clothes stuffed into sleeping bag sack can also work

• Small comfort object (stuffy)

  • Tips:  sleeping mat/bag should be inside or strapped securely/tightly to the backpack and not hanging loose. Combined backpack weight should be light enough to be carried by the cub for a 1km hike.  Have your cub practice setting up their sleeping mat/pad  (i.e. inflating/unfolding) and packing it up beforehand.

Hygiene:

Toiletry kit in a zip lock or kit bag:

• • Tooth brush & toothpaste

  • Face cloth & soap 

  • Lip Balm

  • Sunscreen

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Insect repellent

• Toilet paper (kept in a ziplock bag)

• Small Towel

• Any medications (ensure leader is aware and informed of where they are packed)

Eating: (note: the camp info will indicate if mug/mess kit is required)

• Mug

• Mess Kit - cutlery, plate, and/or bowl

Other: 

• Headlamp with fresh batteries and/or spare batteries (flashlight is less ideal) 

• Campfire Blanket 

• Day pack

• Book or other quiet activity - nothing that is expensive or significant value to your child as sometimes things do get misplaced and left behind

• Rain boots - if rainy weather forecasted

Do not bring: 

• Electronic games 

• Music players

• Knives 

• Matches

• Put your NAME on ALL your possessions

• If you can’t afford to lose it, don’t bring it to camp!