Please only bring old clothes, and remember that it still gets cold at night, and is likely to rain at some point knowing our luck!
ESSENTIAL CLOTHING
- Uniform (to be worn on arrival and departure)
- 2 T Shirts
- 1 Jumper
- 2 Pairs of Trousers (not jeans, which are useless in wet weather)
- 3 Pairs of Socks
- 2 Changes of Underwear
- Waterproofs (both tops and trousers – these should look “shiny” and not just be “quick-drying”. Without suitable waterproofs, your scout will not be able to take part in some activities – the risk of hypothermia is too great)
- Hiking Boots or waterproof shoes – if we are outside, then the footwear MUST have ankle support – football trainers won’t work
- Spare Trainers
- Sun hat
SLEEPING KIT
- Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping Mat
- Pyjamas
ESSENTIAL KIT
- Plate, Bowl & Mug
- Knife, Fork and Spoon
- 2 Old Tea Towels
- Water bottle – must be at least 1 litre
- Wash Kit
- Towel
- Torch – headtorch preferable
- Spare torch batteries
- Plastic bag or dry sack for wet clothes etc.
- Medicines in a clear plastic zip loc bag with name and dosage clearly marked
OPTIONAL
- Penknife
- Frisbee/similar games
- Ruck-sack – big enough for lunch and taking waterproofs
- Camp chair
- Insect repellent
- Sun cream
- Watch – no 5am wakeups!
- Crocs or similar footwear for inside the tent
PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME
- Phones
- Electronic items
- Anything easily breakable