Every Scout must have a complete Scout Uniform. All boys are required to have a formal Scout Field Uniform (formerly known as a "Class A" Scout Uniform). This includes the belt, an official Boy Scout khaki shirt with epaulets, official scout pants (long or short), socks, a Troop 5 neckerchief w/ slide and the scout hat.  The "Full Dress Scout Field Uniform" is defined as the above uniform with merit badge sash, Order of the Arrow sash, religious emblems and other appropriate medals and honors. Information about the New Centennial Uniform is here and it can be ordered online here or purchased at the local Scout Shop.

The optional, informal Scout Activity Uniform (formerly known as a "Class B" Scout Uniform) consists of the Troop 5's Scout Logo T-shirt worn with the appropriate pants or shorts, and hat. The informal Scout Uniform should only be worn when called for by the Patrol Leader, or for troop functions, the Senior Patrol Leader or the Scoutmaster and his assistants.

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Each Scout is to bring his Boy Scout Handbook, a pen or pencil, and paper to all troop meetings.

Each Scout is responsible for providing his own personal gear for outings.

Every Scout should have a personal First Aid kit to take with them on outings.

Download the Scout Outing Equipment Checklist.

BSA Backpacking Trek Equipment Checklist.

The Troop has a trailer that can be towed to carry all of the camping gear.

The Troop will provide camping gear such as tents, lanterns, stoves, and water jugs for overnight outings.

The Troop also has a large First Aid kit for outings.

Each Patrol in the Troop has their own Patrol Box that contains essential cooking and cleaning supplies.

The Troop also has lightweight stoves, cookware and fuel canisters for backpacking use.