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Camping Gear Guide

Curated picks by category — not an exhaustive catalog, just what actually holds up to weekend troop campouts. Budget and durable options for each.

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Tents

$130–$160

Simple two-pole freestanding design, dual doors, solid floor space. The easiest entry-level tent for a scout to learn to pitch solo.

$180–$220

Burly 9.5mm aluminum poles and a 75-denier ripstop floor — holds up to wind and rough ground better than most budget tents.

$140–$180

Accurate 20°F rating and a soft liner, without the price tag of premium down bags. Versatile enough for 3-season troop trips.

$60–$100

The budget pick — often available around $60–$100 on sale, and a favorite recommendation from other scout troops.

$45–$50

The standard for a reason — lightweight, boils a liter in about 3 minutes, and nearly indestructible. Most troops put one per patrol.

$80–$100

Budget Jetboil with an integrated pot — faster and more fuel-efficient for boiling water on cold mornings.

$60–$70

Runs on rechargeable Petzl CORE batteries or standard AAAs as backup — best of both worlds for a week at camp. 625 lumens max.

$45–$55

Rechargeable via USB, throws a beam 100 meters at max brightness. A reliable all-rounder for night hikes and camp chores.

$110–$150

Sized for younger scouts with adjustable torso length, so it actually grows with them instead of being replaced every year.