Welcome To Troop 104's Website

Here you will find everything from the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan, and Outdoor Code. It also includes a camping and hiking checklist. Perfect for new scouts!

Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

 

Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

 

Scout Motto

Be Prepared.

 

Scout Slogan

Do a Good Turn Daily.

 

Outdoor Code

As an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors, and be conservation-minded.

 

 

Scout Hiking and Camping Checklist

 

Warm- Weather Hiking Checklist

• Short-sleeved shirt
• T-shirt
• Hiking shorts
• Long pants
• Hiking boots
• Socks (no cotton)
• Hat
• Rain gear

 

Cold-Weather Hiking Checklist

• Long-sleeved shirt
• Long pants
• Sweater
• Hiking boots
• Socks ( absolutely no cotton, wool is better)
• Insulated parka or coat with hood
• Warm hat
• Mittens
• Rain gear

Cotton is not best for socks because when they are wet, they never get dry again. Wool is better because it creates heat and prevents major blisters.

 

Personal Overnight Camping Gear

• Pocketknife
• First aid kit
• Extra clothing
• Rain gear
• Water bottle
• Flashlight
• Trail food
• Matches
• Sunscreen
• Map and compass
• Backpack
• Rain cover for backpack
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Ground cloth
• Eating kit
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste

These items are not needed for every single campout, but you may bring what you want from experience.