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Standing Camp Equipment Checklist

Labels

Packs:
All backpacks, Duffel bags and Equipment boxes, including loose equipment must carry a label attached to the outside (or be printed in non-removable ink), and another label inside which will show:
  • Your Name
  • Troop Name (i.e.: 1st Neebing )
  • Area Name
  • City: (i.e. Thunder Bay, Ontario )
  • CJ Unit number

Personal equipment and clothing:
Must contain your Last Name, Troop Name, City, CJ Unit number.
Laundry markers will not wash out, and iron on labels with the Troop information would be easy to read. Try and guess the number of people with the same First name and Initial as yours, that will be attending the camp. Now try and guess the number of Leaders called "Scouter Bill". I think you get the drift of the problems of Lost and Found!

Transport Canada Restrictions

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

By Bus
Fuel: Propane, Butane, Naphtha, Gasoline, Camp Fuel etc. are not allowed on Common Carriers. Check with Transport Canada and your Bus Company for a complete list of forbidden commodities.

By Air
Fuel: Propane, Butane, Naphtha, Gasoline, Camp Fuel etc. are not allowed on Aircraft. In addition, Aerosol cans of deodorant, hair spray etc., matches, fireworks, knives, firearms, radios, tape players, "gameboys" are also forbidden in checked as well as carry on luggage. Transport Canada will be pleased to go over your equipment and personal list for items not allowed to be carried on Aircraft. Your Travel Agent can also supply a list of these items.

Airport Security

For some reason Airport Security Personal either do not have a sense of humor, or have a devious method to relieve the stress of their job. Do NOT JOKE about having dangerous goods in your luggage or on your person. It will result in your luggage being transferred to the end of the runway and being blown up with an explosive and/or a personal search of you and your clothing. Ether way you end up in a detention center while the rest of the Troop goes to Camp. Or maybe nobody gets to go...

Don't be left at the Terminal because of something you packed to bring to Camp!

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Personal Equipment Checklist

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Packs

  • Packsack
  • Day Pack
  • Fanny Pack
  • Plastic bags for sorting and storing items in packs.

Clothing

  • Full Uniform & neckerchief
  • T-Shirts
  • Long sleeved shirts
  • Long Pants
  • Shorts
  • Swimsuit
  • Underwear
  • Socks (acrylic or wool preferable)
  • Extra WOOL Socks

Footwear

  • Shoes for Water activities
  • Footwear for wet weather
  • Hiking boots (proper fit and well broken in!!)
  • Running shoes

Outerwear

  • Rainwear and hat
  • Fleece Jacket
    (evenings/cool weather)
  • Heavy Sweater
  • Nylon jacket or wind parka

Sleeping

  • Sleepwear (PJ's or Jogging Suit)
  • Sleeping Bag
    Minimum temperature rating of
    • - 1 °C - summer
    • - 7 °C - spring/fall
    • -20 °C - Winter
  • Extra Blanket(s)
  • Sleeping Pad
  • Groundsheet

Sun & Insect protection

  • Sun hat (to protect head and face)
  • Sun glasses
  • Sun screen (SP 15 or better)
  • Protection for chapped lips
  • Insect repellent (non-aerosol.)
    DEET will dissolve Nylon,
    (pack in a plastic Zip-Lock Bag .)
  • Personal First Aid Kit
  • Canteen or water bottle

Toilet Kit

  • Towel
  • Soap in container
  • Shampoo
  • Comb
  • Toothbrush and paste
  • Deodorant (non-aerosol)
  • Personal Hygiene Products
  • Mending kit
    (needles, thread, safety pins)

Mess Kit

  • Net Bag for drying and storing dishes
  • Unbreakable cup, bowl and plate
  • Knife, fork and spoon

Personal Supplies

  • Notebook and pencil
  • Badge swapping materials
  • Camera and film
  • Roll of adhesive tape
  • Flashlight
  • Pocket knife only
  • Water Bottle
  • Compass
  • Whistle (optional)

Valuables

There is NO safekeeping facility in camp for valuables. You should ensure that your personal equipment is covered by your home ownership insurance policy. Keep your valuables to a minimum, and carry spending money in Traveler's Cheques of different (small) denominations, or use a debit card. Understand and follow the instructions when purchasing and spending Traveler's Cheques. Ask about the replacement policy of the Traveler's Cheques you plan to purchase. Be sure to bring two pieces of Photo ID with you to replace lost debit cards, or Traveler's Cheques.

DO NOT BRING
  • Pets
  • Firearms, B or Air guns
  • Ammunition
  • Fireworks
  • Walkie Talkies
  • Radio or Ghetto blaster
  • MP3 player or electronic games (unless on a road trip, then leave it in the car while at camp.)
  • Cellular Telephone
  • Garbage bags instead of duffel bags or packs. More gear has gone to the dump than a $10 duffel bag is worth!
    Glad makes a clear lawn & garden bag that is useful for "waterproofing" packs.

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Troop or Patrol Equipment Checklist

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First Aid Kit


Folding chairs for leaders

  1. to keep them happy, and
  2. to keep them out of the kitchen while you prepare meals!

Shelter

  • Tents (seam-sealed, with fly,
    pegs and poles)
  • Separate tent(s) for Leaders
  • Kitchen/Dining fly or tarp
  • Additional fly with light poles
    (6ml Plastic or nylon)
  • Extra guy lines and ropes

Miscellaneous Equipment

  • Tube of seam sealer
  • Spare tent pegs
  • Extra tie-down cord (50ft.)
  • Emergency Tent repair kit
  • Grommet kit
  • Tent peg maul
  • Claw hammer
  • Clothes line
  • Clothes pins

Spice Bag

Tailor spices to taste and the menu. This is a good start for an everyday "food repair kit":
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Curry powder
  • Cinnamon
  • Onion powder
  • Chili powder
  • Mrs. Dash
  • Seasoned Salt
  • Montreal Steak Spice
  • Dehydrated garlic chunks
  • Green & Red Tobasco sauce
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Tex-Mex Seasoning
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Chinese Allspice

Staples

Essentials, extra meals and condiments:
  • Cooking oil
  • Flour
  • Baking powder
  • Aluminium heavy duty foil
  • Trash bags
  • Zip-loc freezer bags
  • Paper Towels

Kitchen

The first number is for Patrols of up to 6.
The number in Square Brackets, [2],
is suggested for Patrols of 7 to 10.
  • 1 [ 2 ] Stoves & Fuel
  • 1 [ 1 ] Lantern & Fuel
  • 1 [ 2 ] Sets, Nesting Cooking Pots
    1L, 1½L, 2½L, 4L
  • 1 [ 2 ] Fry pans 30cm (12") diameter
    (Cast Iron/Aluminum/SSteel)
  • 1 [ 1 ] Wok
  • 1 [ 1 ] Griddle
  • 1 [ 1 ] Tea/Coffee Pot (Metal)
  • 2 [ 3 ] Mixing Bowls (plastic or metal)
    3 L
  • 1 [ 1 ] Wire Whisk
  • 1 [ 2 ] Paring Knives
  • 1 [ 2 ] 8" Chef's Knife
  • 1 [ 1 ] Spatula or Egg Lifter
  • 1 [ 2 ] Long handled fork
  • 1 [ 1 ] Serving spoon
  • 1 [ 1 ] Slotted Serving spoon
  • 1 [ 1 ] Ladle
  • 1 [ 1 ] Can opener
  • 1 [ 1 ] Punch Can opener
  • 1 [ 2 ] Cutting board
  • 4 [ 4 ] Dishwashing pans
    (plastic or metal)
  • 1 [ 1 ] Grey water disposal container to carry grey water to disposal site
  • 2 [ 2 ] Grey water filter for above
    (nylon panty hose)
  • 1 [ 1 ] Funnel for refilling stoves
  • 1 [ 1 ] Pot Lifter
  • 3 [ 3 ] Dish towels
  • 1 [ 1 ] Dish Brush or 3 Dish Cloths
  • 1 [ 1 ] Dish Soap
  • 1 [ 1 ] Sponge for table cleanup
  • 1 [ 1 ] Package SOS pads
  • Various containers for tea bags, coffee, sugar, hot chocolate, etc.

Extra meals and condiments

  • Brown Sugar
  • Coffee Creamer
  • Juice Crystals
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Ketchup, Mustard & Relish
  • Jam
  • Peanut Butter (if no allergies)
  • Pizza Mix for Patrol +
  • 2 or 3 Cake Mixes
  • Instant Puddings
  • Cookies
  • Lipton's Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Shell Noodles
  • Rice

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