Uniform & Gear Guide

For younger scouts joining the troop you should buy only the essentials. Bear in mind that your scout is in a fast growing stage and we recommend buying a size with a little growing room. Advanced hiking and camping gear such as backpacks and/or frames are not recommended at this point:

  • Class A Uniform
    • Tan BSA shirt
    • The following items are supplied by Troop 35
      • Green epaulets
      • Neckerchief (Troop 35 neckerchief is awarded when your child reaches Scout rank) 
      • Neckerchief slide
      • Appropriate rank insignia
  • Class B Uniform
    • Troop 35 t-shirt – required (available for purchase in spring)
    • Troop 35 sweatshirt – optional (available for purchase in spring)
  • Sleeping Bag – bags are available in several temperature ranges. Please select one with the appropriate rating for the intended campout. You may need more than one or a multi-range sleeping system.
  • Sleeping Pad – optional but recommended
  • Personal Mess Kit with mesh dipping bag – plate, cup, bowl, knife, fork, spoon

Uniforms and accessories are available at the Three Fires Council Scout Shops in Naperville and St. Charles, or at scoutshop.org

What to Take on a Weekend Campout

  • Scout Handbook
  • Notebook and pencil or pen
  • Class A Uniform (Need to wear to and from outing)
  • Class B Uniform
  • Equipment essentials:
    • Extra clothing (pack for the weather, Be Prepared)
    • Extra pair of shoes (including shoes for hiking)
    • 1 qt. Water Bottle (wide mouth style)
    • Sleeping bag with rating appropriate for the weather (use extra clothing as pillow)
    • Sleeping Pad – closed cell foam or self-inflating
    • Mess kit (plate, cup, bowl, fork, knife & spoon, mesh dipping bag)
    • Pocket knife (no blade longer than width of a Scout’s hand)
    • Flashlight – AA or C size, extra batteries
    • Compass – basic model
    • Personal First Aid Kit (6 adhesive bandages, 2 sterile gauze pads 3-by-3 inches. Antiseptic, self-sealing plastic bag)
    • Personal Hygiene items (soap, tooth stuff, comb, hand towel, self-sealing plastic bag, etc)
    • Cold Weather Gear (coat, gloves, hats, long underwear, wool socks… etc.)
    • Rain gear – poncho or rain jacket
    • Sweatshirt
    • Duffle bag to carry it all (backpacks will not be needed for local outings)
  • Optional personal items:
    • Watch
    • Insect repellant (non aerosol)
    • Sunglasses/Sunscreen
    • Tissues
    • Bible or other religious material of your faith

The following items are NOT allowed on any Troop outings or functions without Scoutmaster approval:

  • Firearms
  • Fireworks
  • Sheath (non-folding) knives
  • ANY form of electronic devices, no cell phones, gaming devices, iPads, tablets, etc.
  • Cots of any kind, as easily damage tents.

BE SURE TO MARK SCOUT’S NAME ON EVERYTHING!