Dear Santa (for Cub and Boy Scouts):

Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is:

Outdoor Essentials

·       Pocket Knife (don’t worry, see the next item)

·       First Aid Kit (A little one, for little cuts)

·       Warm Clothing like Fleece or Wool

·       Raingear – Gore-tex or waterproof coat and pants for the snow and rain

·       Water Bottle (stuff that in my stocking)

·       Flashlight – like a “Mag” light or a really cool headlamp

·       Trail Food – Dried fruit and tail mix (or I can just raid the kitchen)

·       Matches and Fire Starter – like those bright orange match cases or flint and steel sets

·       Sun Protection – Way cool shades for sun or snow (like the sun will ever come out) and sunblock

·       Maps and compass – if I get one, it should come with directions so I won’t get lost

Now, if I really want to gear up, substitute one of these for that lame video game I will beat in two days…

Sleeping Bag -- +20 degree minimum

Sleeping pad – Thermarest or other

Stove – like a Whisperlite

Cooking Pots – so I can cook for my patrol

Purifying water pump and filter

Tent – nothing over 8 lbs

Gaiters

Waterproof gloves

Camp Stool – folding

Polypro Long Underwear – for summer and winter!

Dry Bag – for canoeing or boating this summer

Stocking Stuffers

·       Thermal Cup

·       Space Blanket

·       Poly/wool socks

·       Camp suds

·       Spork

·       Fuel Bottle

·       Carabineers

·       Batteries

·       Steel Wool

·       Folding cooking utensils

Thanks to Redmond Scout Troop 591 for the suggestions!