Boy Scout Handbooks, Scout Uniforms can be purchased at the Capital Area Council Scout Store. All personal equipment should be labeled with the scout's name.

Boy Scout Handbook

Your first purchase should be a copy of the Boy Scout Handbook. The plastic or cloth cover for this handbook may also be purchased, as it will receive a great deal of hard use. Be sure to WRITE YOUR NAME IN YOUR BOOK.
Scout Uniform

Required Uniform (Class A)
for Troop 454:

  • Boy Scout uniform shirt, Red Shoulder Loops (for epaulets), troop numerals 454, Capitol Area Council shoulder patch, and US Flag shoulder patch (if not already on shirt). Shirt tail must be tucked in.
  • Boy Scout Neckerchief (dark green w/ gold trim) and slide
  • Merit Badge Sash
  • Clean and neat jeans, pants or shorts
  • Clean and neat shoes.

Optional Uniform (Class A) Items
for Troop 454

  • Boy Scout pants or shorts
  • Long or short Boy Scout socks
  • Boy Scout web belt with brass buckle 
  • Boy Scout Cap

Class B Uniform for Troop 454:

  • The troop will provide each scout with a Troop 454 T-Shirt

 

Equipment
Troop Furnished Equipment:

Troop 454 has a very well equipped Troop Trailer that we take on most campouts. In the trailer we carry:

    • Troop Tents (rated 4-man, but comfortably sleep 2 or 3), dining flys, & tarps
    • Cooking Gear (every thing needed for preparing meals and cleanup)
    • Propane Stoves and Lanterns
    • Folding Tables and Chairs
    • First Aid Kits
    • Cooking Supplies (spices & staple foods, paper towels, foil, etc.)
    • Supplies (propane, rope, duct tape, tool kit, emergency equipment)
    • Axes, Saws, Shovels, etc.
    • Ice Chests and Action Packers

Personal Equipment for Troop Campouts:

A Word About Knives - Scouts never need to bring axes, hatchets, or very large folding knives, or sheath (non-folding) knives.  Small folding knives are allowed, but only after the scout has earned his Totin' Chit.

    • sleeping bag
    • sleeping pad
    • clothing appropriate for the season (including unexpected weather)
    • personal cup, knife, fork and spoon
    • canteen -or- water bottle
    • small flashlight and/or electric lantern for in tent use

Additional Personal Equipment for Backpack Camping:

Once or twice a year, the troop does a backpack trip where the scouts must carry all of their equipment to the campsite. Weight is an important factor when you have to carry all of this stuff by yourself on your back.

    • Backpack (see our online Library for links to useful information)
    • Good hiking boots.
    • Lightweight Backpacking Tent (optional - scouts can share)
    • A lightweight camp stove (optional - scouts can share)
    • Water Purifier (optional - scouts can share)

Additional Personal Equipment for Annual Trip:

Each year, the troop takes a week-long trip. Prior to the trip, a detailed list will distributed with details about what to bring. In general, scouts will need the following additional items:

    • Folding Cot
    • Footlocker
    • Daypack for En route

 

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