A foam pad for insulation is inexpensive and adds comfort and warmth. Cooking and Eating New scouts can get along just fine with a knife, fork, spoon, plastic plate and cup borrowed from the kitchen. All of the cooking in camp is done by the scouts in the patrols, where cooking and cleanup duties are rotated among the patrol members. Each patrol has its own patrol box containing cookware, utensils, and staple foods. Patrols prepare their own menus and do their own shopping.
Experienced scouts train newer scouts in the patrol method.
Each scout should bring his own soap and towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, etc. as well as extra clothes. Sheath knives, weapons, Electronic entertainment devices, and fireworks have no place at any Scouting function. Each patrol has its own tents. A scout does not need a personal tent. Packs A duffel bag or canvas tote is fine for carrying personal gear on campouts.