Troop 4 Camping Checklist
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Tent (waterproof)
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Tent stakes
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Lantern
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First aid kit
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Sleeping bag
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Head lamp
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Jacket
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Long pants
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Class A Uniform (pants, belt, hat, uniform top, kerchief, metal holder for kerchief)
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Class B Uniform - Consists of our Troop T-shirt, official BSA pants/shorts and official BSA Belt
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Reusable Water bottle
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Bug spray (non-aerosol)
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Sun screen (non-aerosol)
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Pocket knife
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Backpack / dry bag
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Mess kit
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Tennis shoes
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT REQUIRED:
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Extra batteries for headlamps and lantern
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Mallet
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Poncho/rain gear
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Tarp for under tent
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Flashlight
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Sleeping bag liner
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Camping pillow
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Folding chair
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Hiking boots (waterproof)
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Trash bag
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Book
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sunglasses
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Towel/swimsuit
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Extra change of clothes
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Fire starter
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Badge Requirements
Merit Badges Required for Eagle Scout Rank:
A total of 21 merit badges must be earned for the Eagle Scout rank, including these 14 merit badges:
First Aid, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in Society, Citizenship in the World, Communication, Cooking, Personal Fitness, Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, Environmental Science OR Sustainability, Personal Management, Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, Camping, and Family Life
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Examples of Merit Badges
Archery, Small Boat Sailing, Kayaking, Fingerprinting, Fly Fishing, Riflery, Shotgun, Chemistry, Auto Maintenance, Astronomy, Hiking, Swimming, Game Design, Animal Science, Geology and Music.
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