JST What To Bring

What to Bring

It is important to pack the right things. Of important note: Staff should intend to bring their own tent unless otherwise notified by their staff lead that a tent will be provided.

Personal Gear

  • Personal tent not to exceed 100 Sq. Ft floor dimension.
  • 2’x2’x3’ duffel bag
  • Sleeping bag (lightweight in stuff sack with 30-degree rating is good)
  • Reusable lunch bag (staff will be eating breakfast and dinner in any of the three dining halls and you can pick up a Trail lunch after breakfast to put in your reusable bag. Disposable plastic bags will not be provided)
  • Coffee cup
  • Two 1-liter water bottles
  • Toiletry kit (keep it small—a drawstring bag is recommended so you can hang your kit while in the wash facility)
  • Two bath towels
  • Two hand towels
  • Flashlight
  • Pocket knife
  • Sunscreen
  • Day pack
  • Clothing
  • Two field uniforms (Class A)
  • Durable hiking shoes
  • Lace-up shoes (lightweight sports)
  • Rain gear (lightweight)
  • Scout headgear
  • One jacket or sweatshirt (synthetic is good)
  • Two sets of sleep clothes
  • Five pair of underwear
  • Four or five Scout/jamboree T-shirts/polo/activity shirts (antimicrobial synthetic is good)
  • Three or four pairs of BSA socks
  • One BSA belt
  • Two or three good pairs of hiking socks
  • Two or three pair of other socks

Note: Arrival and Departure days are uniform days; other times may be determined by the Jamboree Executive Committee or your service team leader. Other days are Scout/jamboree T-shirts or activity shirts with uniform short/longs.

Optional

  • Air or travel pillow
  • Swimsuit
  • Water shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Solar camp shower (three-gallon)

A standard issue BSA cot will be available for use from Camping Operations team.  This item is to be returned in serviceable use at the end of the Jamboree.