Kit for camps

We would suggest that all Scouts pack their own kit. All kit should be packed into a rucksack and all items should be able to be carried by the Scout.

All items should be clearly labeled with the Scouts name.

Complete Uniforms. Activity Trousers and / or Uniform activity shorts, Scout Shirt, Belt, Neckerchief.

• Group Sweatshirt or warm sweater, jumper.
• T-shirt or similar
• Group T-shirt
• Scout polo shirt (optional)
• Tracksuit trousers / long trousers (NOT Jeans)
• Shorts. (Which are worn during the day at camps, so several pairs) Optional on winter camps.
• Spare underclothes
• Spare socks
• Nightwear, (can be spare t-shirt and shorts)
• Hike boots or strong shoes
• Training shoes
• Waterproofs. Top and trousers
• Swimwear

Please do not wear or bring expensive designer clothing on camp, also no electronic games or radios on camp.

Patrol leaders may bring a mobile phone but this is only to be turned on when needed for scouting activities.

• Wool hat and gloves (Winter camping)
• Sun hat, sun cream and sun glasses (we hope for all other camps!)
• Sleeping bag. A good 2 or 3 season bag for most camps or  3 or 4 seasons for winter camps.
• Sleeper mat for under sleeping bag. This can be close cell foam or self inflating. No air beds.
• Unbreakable Plate,Bowl,Mug and cutlery
• Tea towel
• Towel (s)
• Torch and spare batteries
• Personal 1st Aid kit
• Personal washing requirements (yes we do encourage them to wash)
• Hankies
• Day sac and re useable drinks bottle / container
• Survival bag (not survival blanket)
• Optional for camps in addition to sleeping bag . Camp blanket
• Optional sleeping bag liner ( will increase the warmth of sleeping bag).

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