Recommend Kit List: Summer Weekend

1 Night Camp (Updated for Summer Campout 2021)

ESSENTIAL CLOTHING

  • Uniform (packed – don’t need to wear it on arrival)

  • 2 Shirts

  • 2 Jumpers

  • 2 Pairs of Trousers (not jeans, which are useless in wet weather)

  • 2 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)

  • Spare Trainers

  • Sun hat

SLEEPING KIT

  • Sleeping Bag

  • Sleeping Mat

  • Pyjamas

IF YOU HAVE CHOSEN THE BIKE RIDE ACTIVITY

  • Your bike

  • Spare inner tube

  • Helmet

IF YOU HAVE CHOSEN THE FOREST HIKE ACTIVITY

  • Walking shoes or boots

ESSENTIAL KIT

  • Plate, Bowl & Mug

  • Knife, Fork and Spoon

  • Tea Towels

  • Sun cream

  • Water bottle – ideally 1.5 litres, but must be at least 1 litre

  • Wash Kit

  • Towel

  • Torch

  • Plastic bag for wet clothes etc.

  • Medicines – if necessary

  • Ruck-sack – big enough for lunch and taking waterproofs

OPTIONAL

  • Camp chair

  • Watch

  • Insect repellent

  • Frisbee/similar games

PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME

  • Electronic items

  • Anything easily breakable

PLACES WITH SCOUT DISCOUNTS FOR BUYING STUFF

10% at GO Outdoors – Bring your necker– Millbrook