Troop 63

• MESS KIT & WATER BOTTLE 
• Mesh (Produce/Nylon) Sack to hang-dry mess kit
• Class A shirt with patches properly displayed
• Hanger for Class A shirt
• ~5 t-shirts
• ~3 pair Shorts
• ~2 pair long pants
• Tennis Shoes
• Hiking Boots
• Personal Toiletry Kit
  • Towel
  • Washcloth
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Brush / Comb
  • Deodorant (non-aerosol)
• ~6 pair Underwear
• ~8 pair Socks
• Sweatshirt
• Sweatpants
• Warm Jacket
• Cap with Brim
• Rain Gear
• Swimsuit
• Sleeping Bag
• Insect Repellent (non-aerosol)
• Sunscreen (non-aerosol)
• Daypack
• Boy Scout Handbook
• Notebook and multiple Pens / Mechanical Pencils
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Merit Badge Prerequisite Paperwork
• Money for Program Area Materials

• Optional

• TENT  (You may sleep in your own tent, Cole does NOT provide platforms)
• Watch
• Flip-flops / Open-toe Sandals, which may worn at the showers and in/near your tent ONLY
• Spending Money
• Sunglasses
• Compass
• Pocket Knife – blade must be < 3″, must possess Totin’ Chip

• Contraband – Do NOT Bring

• Cell Phones / Two-way Radios
• Energy Drinks
• Tobacco / Drinking Alcohol / Illegal Drugs
• Firearms / Imitation Guns / Ammunition
• Fireworks / Sparklers / Smoke Bombs
• Aerosol Sprays
• Flammable Liquids, including lighters
• Knives with blades > 3″
• Laser Pointers
• Electronics – iPods, Handheld games and similar

All Scouts taking the Swimming or Lifesaving Merit Badges must bring an extra change of clothing, including a button-down shirt, pair of blue jeans and old tennis shoes.