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