What to Bring

Suggested Gear List

Pack light and smart for and BE PREPARED for chilly rain and wind in the worst case.

Scouts should TRAVEL and ARRIVE in their Class A!

Personal Gear (carry in a backpack, suitcase, duffle bag, or clean garbage bag)

• Pants and Pack T-Shirt(s) (Friday night and Saturday day)

• Fleece sweater or pullover (Note: cotton “hoodies” rob body heat if they get wet)

• Jacket or light coat – dress in layers: If you get warm, pull a layer off…if you get cold – put a layer on.

• Rain jacket/parka or poncho – outermost layer if rainy

• Webelos Hat or knit cap

• Underwear: two changes

• Socks: one pair on your feet and two extra pair of socks in case your feet get wet

• Hiking boots (if you have them) or sturdy shoes (no crocs, sandals, flip-flops, or open toed shoes!)

• Sleeping bag with light blanket

• Sleeping pad (solid or inflatable)

• Tent (2-3 person tent for one scout and a parent)

• A tarp or ground cover for under the tent

• Pillow (optional – you can roll your jacket as a pillow)

• Toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, hand soap, hand towel

• Medicine (kept with Parent, Adult Guardian, or Den Leader)

• Liter water bottle, filled with fresh water

• Small flashlight or headlamp with fresh batteries

• Folding pocket knife (only if the scout has earned their Whittlin’ Chip)

• Mess kit or unbreakable plate, cup, and fork

• Bug spray

Den Gear (consolidated together in the Unit Equipment Vehicle/Trailer)

• Final Pack Roster and Health Forms for ALL youth and adults (with Den Leader at check-in)

• Webelos Handbook (one can be shared among Den members)

• Water jugs/water cooler 

• Lanterns (fresh batteries) or Propane Lanterns (adult operator only)

• Cooler with ice (keep cold food cold)

• Propane Stove or Charcoal Grill on stand (adult operator only)

• Wash basin, detergent, paper towels, trash bags, spare toilet paper, hand sanitizer

• Cooking equipment: pots, skillet, spatula, tongs, serving spoons

• Spare paper plates, plastic ware, cups

• Den/Pack First Aid Kit

• Trash bags, pack in/pack out camping

• Dining Fly/Tarp (optional)

• Camp Chairs (optional)

Meal Planning  (Be sure to include your scouts in the planning and let them cook under adult supervision!)

• Friday night: bring snacks or eat supper before arrival at Web-O-Ree

• Saturday Breakfast

• Saturday Lunch: something pre-prepared or relatively fast (your Den will have one hour for lunch)

• Saturday Supper: make this the Fun Feast for the weekend and be sure the scouts help cook

• Sunday Breakfast: simple and fast

Need some assistance, gear, or ideas? Talk to a Webelos Den Leader who attended prior Webelos Woods or Webelos Woodsmoke events, talk to a Boy Scout Troop, or come to District Roundtable with dozens of experienced campers there to help!