Boy Scouts Of America What To Bring On a Canoe Overnighter A Troop News Special Presentation



You will be carrying *everything* that you need for the overnigher in your canoe. So pack light! Make sure to protect against water! Remember, it's November so keep warm!

Equipment Is this Required?
1 gallon of water per Scout per day Yes!Yes!Yes!
Food for Sat Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Breakfast Yes!Yes!Yes!
Personal First Aid Kit Yes!Yes!Yes!
Tent (1 per 2 Scouts) Yes
Tarp (1 per 2 Scouts) Yes
Bunch of good healthy snacks (no candy) Recommended
Two 5 gallon buckets or one large sturdy cooler (to pack in) Yes!
Small cooler for food (1 per 2 Scouts) If food must be kept cold
5 trash bags per Scout Yes
Cooking Gear (1 per 2 Scouts) Yes!
Safety Rope/Tie Downs (to keep everything in the canoe) Yes!Yes!
Eating Utensils Yes!
Scout Handbook Yes
Personal Grooming including TP Yes!
Personal Grooming including TP Yes!
Clothing, remember you may get wet and it will be cool. Bring some extra just in case.
Change of clothing for the ride home Yes!