Troop 849
Manhattan Beach, CA
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April 8, 2025
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New Member Shopping List
This is a list of things a new Scout needs when he first joins Troop 849. Several things are given to the Scout when he first joins. Others may be available at a nominal charge from the troop's locker. Check with the quartermaster. The rest can be bought at any of the Scout Shops.
Uniform
| Scout Shop | Troop Locker | Item | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | ✔ | Short-sleeve shirt | The troop has some used clothing in the Scout locker. |
| ✔ | ✔ | Long trousers | The troop has some used clothing in the Scout locker. |
| ✔ | ✔ | Web belt and buckle | The troop has some used clothing in the Scout locker. |
| ✔ | No | Merit badge sash | Not needed until merit badges have been earned. |
| ✔ | No | Short trousers (optional) | Good for summer camp |
| ✔ | No | Socks (optional) | Required if you wear short trousers. |
| ✔ | No | Neckerchief slide | Or make your own |
| No | ✔ | Neckerchief | The troop has it's own unique design. Given to each Scout that joins. |
| No | ✔ | Troop 849 T-shirt | Usually required for summer camp. |
Insignia
| Scout Shop | Troop Locker | Item | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | No | Greater Los Angeles Area Council emblem | |
| ✔ | No | Shoulder loops, forest green (2) | |
| ✔ | No | World Crest emblem | |
| ✔ | ✔ | Veteran Unit bar, 50 year | The troop has a one piece 50 year/849 design that simplifies sewing. Given to each Scout that joins. |
| ✔ | ✔ | Unit number (849) | |
| No | ✔ | Journey to Excellence patch | This patch is earned by the troop. Given to each Scout that joins. |
Handbooks
| Scout Shop | Troop Locker | Item | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | No | The Scout Handbook | Given to each Scout that joins. Bring it to all meetings and most outings. Note: Be sure to put your name is in your handbook as they all look alike. |
| ✔ | No | Fieldbook (optional) |
Local Shops
| Gardena Dept. Store (9.0 miles) 1106 W. Gardena Blvd. Gardena, CA 90247 |
310/323-6242 |
| Cabrillo Scout Shop (19.3 miles) 3000 Shoshonean Road San Pedro, CA 90731 |
310/832-7139 |
| Greater Los Angeles Area Council Scout Shop (21.9 miles) 2333 Scout Way Los Angeles, CA 90026 |
213/353-9879 |
Contents of this page provided by Tom Thorpe.
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