This page is intended for Cub Scouts, especially Webelos planning to bridge over to a Boy Scout Troop. Here's a few links of helpfull information that our troop hands out at Cub Field Day:

• Advice for Webelos and Parents -explains the steps one should take when selecting a Boy Scout Troop to bridge over to, and the differences between Cub and Boy Scouts. (Adobe Acrobat format)
• Equipment Every Scout Should Have -is full of pictures of various equipment scouts should consider getting. It includes various choices and includes some tips. (Adobe Acrobat format)

Below is a text-only version of our "Equipment" list above. This equipment list is intended as suggested choices to help parents choose equipment for a new scout.

• Tent
  • One-man dome
  • Bivy (a small light one man tent)
  • Free standing A frame (troop type tent)
• Backpack
  • External frame back ( what most people have)
  • Internal frame pack
  • Military Alice Pack ( also external frame)
• Stove
  • Gas
  • Steno
• Wool Socks
• Hiking boots
• Sleeping Bag
• Foam Pad -for cushion under the sleeping bag
• Canteen
• Mess Kit
• Flashlight
• Chair

Places where you can get camping equipment:

• Scout Shop
  544 Broadway
  Massapequa, NY 11753
  e-mail: scoutshop@aol.com
  
  
• Campmor www.campmor.com
  
  
• Sportsmans Guide www.sportsmansguide.com
  
  
• Cheaper Than Dirt www.cheaperthandirt.com
  
  
• Bradleys Military Surplus www.bradleys-military.com
  
  
• Sports Authority www.thesportsauthority.com