What your Scout needs:
- Scout BSA uniform shirt (doesn’t matter if it says “Scouts BSA” or “Boy Scouts of America”. https://www.scoutshop.org/boy-scout-ladies-fit-short-sleeve-cotton-rich-poplin-shirt-609311.html (mens/girls/youth sizes are fine -- as long as it is the same color with a logo)
- Neckerchief (Black with white piping) – WILL BE PURCHASED BY TROOP FROM DUES
At some point:
- Outdoor sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad (inflatable or foam)
- Sturdy hiking shoes (tennis shoes are fine)
- Other outdoor gear ??
- Pocketknife (foldable, 4 inch blade or less)
- Compass -- map reading compass with clear baseplate (Walmart and Meijer have them)
- Backpacking tent (optional, but highly recommended)
Where to purchase:
Council store in Walker or Kalamazoo, or
Cobblestone Hobbies (next to Crazy Horse restaurant, near Walmart)