Equipment

Troop Meeting Equipment

Troop meeting equipment plus:

Clothing appropriate to the weather. Anticipate plus or minus 20 degrees from the forecast.
Sleeping bag (3 lb. or 3-l/2 lb. for spring, summer and fall. Heavier for winter)
Ground cloth or pad (e.g. Thermarest or Ridgerest) to provide insulation from the ground.
Pillow
Pack gear in a soft bag or a tote. Please do not bring camp boxes or suitcases on monthly camp-outs.
Clothes:
- Class B Uniform
- T-shirt(s)
- Sweatshirt or hoodie
- Jeans/pants or shorts
- PJs – top, bottom & socks
- Long sleeve shirt
- Underwear
- Socks
Poncho or rain suit
Boots (waterproofed with Camp Dry or similar). Tennis shoes are not recommended.
Mess kit (individual) or plastic bowl and cup. Knife, fork and spoon.
Canteen or water bottle
Compass
Scout pocket knife (no longer than three inches, and no sheath knives)
Flashlight with extra batteries and bulb, or wind-up
Toilet kit (toothpaste, brush, soap and towel)
Bug repellent and sun screen

Backpack (Third-Year Scouts and above)
Personal first aid kit
Thermal Blanket (may be used when the sleeping bag is too light for the weather)
Troop-approved camp box with lock (for summer camp only)
Collapsible stool without a back. (Only adults Eagle Scouts, and Life Scouts can use chairs with backs!)
Food money, when appropriate

The troop has a large supply of quality used Scout uniforms that can be purchased for a reasonable price at meetings. All proceeds go to the troop.
The Heart-of-America Council Scout Office

10210 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64131-4212
816-942-9333
1-800-776-1110
816-942-8086 (Fax)
hoac-bsa@bsamail.org

Class B Uniforms are sold by the troop at troop meetings.

Mass retailers like Target and Wal-Mart carry basic camping equipment such as sleeping bags, rain gear, etc.
Dick’s Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops offer a larger selection and have more high-end gear.