"There's no such thing as bad weather... only poor planning and inadequate equipment." Troops with twelve-month camping programs will work to prepare their Scouts for all types of weather and outings. But a quick-reference list can come in handy, and birthday or holiday gifts can be a good way to complete a Scout's equipment inventory. The chart below is designed to help you in planning, but is in no way considered comprehensive. One good rule of thumb you'll want to remember: Check the weather before you leave and plan for 10 degrees above or below, ALWAYS plan for wet weather, then hope for the best. Our Troop also has A Scout's Christmas List in Adobe pdf format which you can download and print if you want a quick list to begin building an equipment inventory.