Kit Lists
Suggested Kit Lists
The following is a guideline of what to bring on a weekend camp and may be adjusted for seasonal and activity reasons. For our main week-long Easter or Summer Camps the list is increased in quantity.
These lists can be used as a basic list to get you started but always keep an eye on your emails as specific camps may require specific items. If this is the case your section leaders will let you know directly.
When attending camp you should always arrive and return wearing minimum of top half uniform and neckers.
Sectional Kit Lists
Beavers & Cubs
Large bag or rucksack containing:
- Sleeping bag – minimum 2 season
- Roll mat/small inflatable mat
- Pillow
- Camp Blanket
- Teddy
- Torch
- Pyjamas
- Cub Jumper
- Necker
- Group T-shirt (preferably x2)
- 3 x T-shirts (inc group T-shirts)
- 3 x Bottoms – at least one set of joggers and a mix of other weather
appropriate garments - Underpants and socks (Trust me these get forgotten!!!)
- Fleece/Group hoodie
- Waterproof jacket if the weather dictates
- Walking boots/trainers x 2 (NO WELLIES)
- Wash bag inc. Toothbrush, Toothpaste, flannel & Soap
- Towel
- Tea Towel
- Hairbrush and bobbles for those with long hair
- Hat
- Sun cream
- Plate • Bowl • Mug • Knife, fork, and spoon
- Full Water bottle
- Spare carrier bag for dirty/wet clothes
Scouts
Large bag or rucksack containing:
- Sleeping bagÂ
- Roll matÂ
- Blanket and pillow (both very optional!)
- TorchÂ
- Warm hat/sun hat/Suncream
- Waterproof jacketÂ
- Waterproof trousersÂ
- Gaiters (optional)Â
- Scarf/head-over and glovesÂ
- Warm jumper/fleeceÂ
- 2 Thin long-sleeved tops (optional)Â
- 3 T-shirtsÂ
- 2 Pairs of trousersÂ
- 3 Pairs socksÂ
- UnderwearÂ
- Walking bootsÂ
- TrainersÂ
- Personal wash kitÂ
- TowelÂ
- Tea TowelÂ
- Plate • Bowl • Mug • Knife, fork, and spoon •
- Full Plastic Water bottleÂ
- Folding/Camping ChairÂ
- Cake…. Everyone loves cake
- Teddy Bear/Cuddly Toy
- Hair bobble or similar if you have long hair.
Lightweight Expeditions/Hiking
For lightweight expeditions and Hiking the kit you will need is quite different from the standard lists above. When going out on expeditions you will be carrying everything you need on your back so you must take time to prepare for a walking expedition.Â
Really stop and think about what you need and what you want. These are 2 very different things. Things like camping chairs are a luxury item and you are not going to want to carry this all day.Â
Please find 8 rules below from the DofE website that are a really good starting point.Â
- Minimise the load as your rucksack needs to be as light as possible. The first thing to do is look at the DofE Expedition Kit List and decide what’s essential and what items you could remove. For expeditions on foot, rucksacks shouldn’t weigh more than 25% of your body weight and all rucksacks must be weighed before departure.
- Practise packing your rucksack before your expedition. Practice expeditions and training walks are the best time to learn what to take, what to leave behind and ensure everything fits.
- ‘Last in, first out’ rule. Put items that you’ll need frequently at the top of your rucksack or in the side pockets.
- Pack heavy gear such as your tent closer to your back to help your balance.
- Pack all expedition kit inside the rucksack, apart from the sleeping mat if it won’t fit.
- Waterproof your kit, as it’ll add unnecessary weight if it’s wet. Spray Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarProof on your rucksack to add water repellency, increase fabric strength and protect against UV damage. Find out more about waterproofing.
- Line your rucksack with a Lifeventure Dry Bag to avoid items getting wet and damaged.
- Pack the same way each time, once you’ve figured out the best way to arrange your kit.
Tips and tricks
- Try not to tie anything on the outside of your rucksack. It nearly always falls off or gets snagged on something. The only real exception to this is your roll mat which is difficult to put inside. BUT.. this must be in a waterproof bag/rubble sack/heavy duty bin bags to keep it dry. No one likes sleeping in a wet bed.
- Everything should be named and put into bags before putting in a rucksack.
- It’s a good idea to put a bin bag in your rucksack first and then put all your kit in that to keep it dry if it is raining when we get on site.
ALL ITEMS TO BE CLEARLY LABELLED
SCOUTS SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO PACK THEIR OWN BAGS
PARENT CO-OPERATION IS EXPECTED TO ENSURE THE CHILDREN DO NOT BRING MOBILE PHONES MP3 PLAYERS, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES UNLESS STATED TO DO SO, they are easily damaged, dropped or soaked. Leaders will not take any responsibility for these items.
