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			Official Uniform Used by Troop 116
			Summer Uniform
			Camping Equipment
			Camping Equipment Checklist
			Patch Illustration for Left Sleeve and Left Chest
			Patch Illustration for Right Sleeve

OFFICIAL SCOUT UNIFORM USED BY TROOP 116

• Short sleeve Official Scout Uniform shirt with -
  • Red shoulder loops
  • World Crest (centered above left pocket about 2" or more)
  • Left pocket patches:
    • Rank / Arrow of Light (if earned)
  • Left sleeve patches:
    • Mecklenburg County Council strip
    • Troop 116 numbers with Veteran Bar (available from Troop)
    • Leadership position (if applicable)
    • Trained emblem (if earned)
  • Right sleeve patches:
    • American flag
    • Patrol medallion or Leadership Corps
    • Quality Unit for current year(if earned by Troop)
• Merit badge sash, worn across the right shoulder, for Courts of Honor, Boards of Review, and other formal occasions
• Scout web or leather belt with Scout buckle
• Long Official Scout Uniform pants (for formal uniform and cool weather)
• Short Official Scout Uniform pants (for summer uniform and warm weather)
• Official Scout Uniform socks with red top
• Regular shoes or hiking boots

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SUMMER UNIFORM

• Troop 116 T-shirt (available from Troop)
• Scout web or leather belt with Scout buckle
• Short Official Scout Uniform pants
• Official Scout Uniform socks with red top
• Regular shoes or hiking boots

The Official Scout Uniform can be purchased at Belk, the Scout Office, or ordered through the BSA catalog of Scouting merchandise. Catalogs are available at the Scout Office and credit card orders may be made by telephone to (800)323-0732. Also, the BSA National Supply Division maintains an Internet Web Site at www.scoutstuff.org where all merchandise is displayed.

In addition to wearing a proper uniform, the Scout must bring his Scout Handbook, note pad and pencil to each meeting.

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CAMPING EQUIPMENT

Please feel free to ask any of the adult leaders for advice on the equipment, type, cost, size, best places to buy, etc. Some stores offer a 10% discount to registered Scouts.

It is not necessary to purchase some troop-supplied items. Troop 116 is very fortunate to be able to provide excellent camping equipment for Scouts' use including two-man tents, patrol cook gear, saws and axes. The Troop utilizes an Adult and Scout Quartermaster to insure that the equipment is kept in good repair and is available in sufficient numbers for all troop activities. No equipment is to be removed from the Scout Hut without being coordinated with the Quartermaster and being signed out.

It is the policy of Troop 116 that Troop equipment will not be loaned out to individuals or other groups for any purpose. The Troop Committee will consider requests by the Webelos of Pack 116 and smaller groups of Troop 116 Scouts and fathers for use of the equipment on a case by case basis. Such requests should be made through the Adult Quartermaster, and if such requests are granted by the Committee, the individuals requesting the equipment will be responsible for its return in good shape and will promptly replace damaged or lost equipment. Troop 116 activities will take precedence over all other equipment use.

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CAMPING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

A. Eating Gear - Items, except for canteen, packed in ditty/stuff bag(s)

1. Water bottle - 1 quart (2 suggested or sometimes required) *
2. Plastic bowl or Scout cook kit *
3. Plastic cup *
4. Knife, fork, spoon set *
5. Paper towels (12 sheets)
6. Waterproof matches or Bic lighter
7. Biodegradable liquid soap
8. SOS pad (in small zip-lock bag)
9. Can opener
10. Water purification tablets or solution
11. Emergency food: 2 pkgs each of instant soup, cereal, & hot choc. packed in zip-lock bags

B. Personal Items - Packed in ditty/stuff bag(s)

1. Soap
2. Face towel or Pack Towel
3. Toilet paper (in waterproof zip-lock bag)
4. Tooth brush & paste plus personal toiletries
5. Insect repellent (non-aerosol)
6. Moleskin *
7. Personal first aid kit with band-aids *
8. Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb
9. Large safety pins (4)
10. $2.00 in change (phone)
11. Whistle
12. Chapstick & sun screen
13. Extra boot laces
14. Needle and thread

C. Sleeping Gear

1. Sleeping bag *
2. Waterproof stuff bag for sleeping bag *
3. Foam pad to put under sleeping bag (closed cell type)*
4. Ground cloth *

D. Clothing - Adjust weight as needed for season and specific trip

1. Hiking boots *
2. 3 pairs wool socks
3. 3 pairs liner socks
4. 2 pairs of pants or shorts (heavy in winter - wool or corduroy, not denim jeans)
5. 2 shirts (includes Troop 116 T-shirt) (2nd shirt wool or polypro in winter)
6. Wind-proof shell jacket with hood
7. Swim trunks
8. Cap/hat for sun protection
9. Bandanna
   
   Extra items needed for winter:
   
   
10. Wool or fleece sweater/shirt
11. Wool mittens or lined gloves
12. Wool stocking cap
13. Heavy jacket

E. Miscellaneous Equipment

1. Rain jacket/suit (easily accessible) *
2. Compass (Silva preferred)
3. Stuff bags & zip-lock bags *
4. Plastic trash bags (2)
5. 50 feet of 1/8-inch nylon cord
6. Backpack trowel
7. Tent (provided by Troop Quartermaster)
8. 6 tent stakes (in addition to any with Troop tent)
9. 2 to 4 straps (36" or longer, for fastening things onto pack frame) - No bungee cords
10. Pocket knife (less than 3-inch blade) - No sheath knives
11. Backpack cooking stove (optional and only if Scout is certified)
12. Day pack
13. Back pack *
14. Identification on back flap of pack
15. Pack cover *
16. Duffel bag (substitute for back pack on some trips)
17. Boy Scout Handbook
18. Watch
19. Crazy Creek seat (optional)
20. Camera (optional)

Back Pack
The pack must have a padded, snug-fitting, full hip belt and padded shoulder straps. The pack should fit the Scout; don't buy one he will grow into. Prices range from $50 to well over $100. Rentals are available.

Boots
Boots are required on all of Troop 116 camping trips. Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots that are 6 to 8 inches high are recommended. Sneakers (which don't have sturdy soles nor have adequate ankle support nor are waterproof) are not appropriate. All boots must be treated for wet weather and broken in prior to wearing on the trail.

Rain Gear
Rain gear is always required. A water-proof rain jacket/suit is best. Also, a rain-proof pack cover is needed. A large plastic garbage bag can be used only as a temporary pack cover.

Ground Cloth
A ground cloth is necessary under the tent to keep out ground moisture. Each Scout should have his own. A 5' x 7' piece of polyethylene of 4-6 mil thickness is the size needed for troop tents, is quite adequate and is not expensive.

Vittle/Mess Kit
Vittle/Mess kit includes: (1) Plastic bowl or Scout cook kit and a plastic cup - plastic cup is preferred for extreme cold weather, as metal can stick/freeze to your skin and lips; (2) Canteen (1 quart plastic preferred) - two are suggested or sometimes required; (3) Knife, fork, and spoon set.

Sleeping Bag
A sleeping bag good to 15^o is sufficient. Must have a waterproof stuff bag. Should not be bulky or heavy. Must have a pad to put under the sleeping bag (closed cell type is best).

First Aid Kit
A small personal first aid kit should include a few bandaids, anit-biotic ointment, and moleskin. (Any medication a Scout may need should be brought to the attention of the adult leader.)

Stuff Bags
Small stuff bags and zip-lock freezer bags, gallon and various smaller sizes, are useful for a number of needs. Clothes and other items should be packed in them to be kept organized and waterproof. Zip-lock bags can also be used to pack out trash. Several spares are handy.

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PATCH ILLUSTRATION FOR LEFT SLEEVE AND LEFT CHEST

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PATCH ILLUSTRATION FOR RIGHT SLEEVE