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As a minimum, a sleeping bag, some sort of pack and a foam sleeping pad. The rest of the equipment (mostly personal gear) is called out in detail in the Boy Scout Handbook. Cooking gear and tents are provided by the troop. Camping equipment for recently-joined Scouts makes for some great birthday presents!
