Scouters/OOS Kit List

Scouters/OOS Kit List

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• • Clothing is dependent on weather conditions day of, layering is recommended to be able to adjust with activity levels and weather conditions

  • Warm clothing (layers):  Detailed information (The Secret of Layering for Cold Weather (takemecamping.org) )

    • base layer

      • top: thermal top

      • bottom: thermal bottom aka "long johns"

    • mid layer(s)

      • top: sweater or fleece

      • bottom: pants (avoid cotton or jeans, if possible)  

    • outer layer

      • top: winter jacket or waterproof shell

      • bottom: snowpants or waterproof shell

    •  2 pairs of socks, one thin, one thick, not cotton  (if your boots fit with 2 pairs on)

  • Winter hat

  • Mask

  • Balaclava or scarf

  • Mitts

  • Thin gloves in pocket for knot tying/eating

  • Insulated winter boots.  These should be lined, have waterproof bottoms with high tops, tucked under snow pants.

  • Troop NECKER, visible around the neck, secured with a woggle or friendship knot

Event

• • Scouters: 

  • OOS: 

Daypack

• • Copy of Risk Management and Emergency Response Plan (RM/ERP)

  • Extra socks 

  • Full Water bottle

  • mess kit / eating utensils

  • Personal survival kit

  • personal hand sanitizer 

  • 2 milk bags (can be put into boots between socks and boot liners if boots get wet so extra socks will stay dry)

  • If it is icy, cleats and a helmet are strongly recommended

  • Scouters: Member Detail Forms or Physical Fitness Forms for each Troop member (Scouts and Scouters) attending 

  • OOS: Physical Fitness Forms

• Patrols will be responsible bringing their meals for the day.  Scouters and OOS will have the option of  purchasing a Hot Chili Lunch (Details to be confirmed).  Hot Chocolate will be available on-site.