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Troop 420 |
| Laurinburg Presbyterian Church |
The Right Stuff for New Scouts:
Having the right equipment can make life easy in the
woods. Buying the wrong equipment can only cause you to waste money having to
buy the right equipment later.
Before you purchase any camping equipment, please discuss
your purchases with a troop leader. They can guide you to the best value
for your equipment needs
Here are some quality suppliers of camping equipment:
Campmor
800-224-7667
www.campmor.com
REI
800-426-4840
https://www.rei.com/
Boy Scout Supply 1-800-323-0736
http://www.scoutstuff.org/
Here are some items you Scout will need
Scout Uniform – the troop has a uniform closet, if it
fits – its free
Scout Handbook
Back Pack – choice of External Pack or Internal Back
Troop usually has one we can loan you for a few camping trips
Sleeping Bag – you can spend from $50 to $200 on a
sleeping bag
Need one advertised below 20 degrees
Most shop a sale and get a good one under $80
Compression Bag for Sleeping Bag
Helps reduce the size of the sleeping bag for packing.
Do not store the sleeping bag in this item as it will reduce the effectiveness
of the bag.
Sleeping Pad – Therm-a rest is a brand most buy
This is a closed cell pad to insulate you from a hard cold ground
Canteen – one quart, wide mouth style for easy cleaning
Nalgene is a quality brand
Head Lamp – this flash light usually contains 3 AAA
batteries
Pricing starts at about $20
Pocket Knife – a quality knife
Swiss Army “Recruit” is a favorite made by Victorinox. There are manly fakes out
there.
Scouts are not allowed to use a knife until they have completed the "Tote N'
Chip
USE A WHISTLE LANYARD TO SECURE KNIFE TO BELT
Similar models on sale, ask a leader for substitute model .. more blades does
not equal better knife
Bungee Cord (you need 2 to strap on sleeping bag to pack)
check Big Lots or Walmart
Cutlery Set – suggest use odd knife, fork and spoon from
home
Cup, Plate, Bowl – use whatever you have at home, no
glass
