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Gear guide

Typical kit list for camps and nights away events

This is the typical kit list for camps or indoor nights away events.  It will give you an idea of what kit you’ll typically need but, please, always check the activity/event specific kit lists!

• Large holdall or rucksack (to carry everything)

• Uniform shirt/jumper & Group necker (normally worn to camp)

• Waterproof jacket/cagoule (hard-shell, please)
• Waterproof trousers
• Walking boots and thick socks
• Warm hat
• Gloves (preferably water resistant)
• Cap/sun hat (also good for keeping the rain off!)

• Sleeping bag (3-4 season recommended)
• Sleeping bag liner (optional)
• Sleeping mat (NO camp beds or air beds, please)
• Pillow
• Blanket(s)
• Pyjamas

• Several spare pairs of socks
• Several spare sets of underwear
• Spare casual T-shirts/polo shirts
• Long sleeved shirt/t-shirt
• Spare jumpers/sweatshirts/fleeces
• Spare trousers (NO jeans)
• Shorts
• Thermal base layer(s)
• Spare pair of shoes/trainers
• Slippers/indoor shoes (for indoor residentials)
• Sandals/flip flops (optional but handy for a quick trip to the toilet)

• Swimming costume & T-shirt

• Personal wash kit (NO spray-on deodorant)
• Towel(s)

• Permission to camp form
• Personal medicines (labelled with name & instructions for administration)

• Torch (and spare batteries; no wind-up torches)
• Small rucksack/day bag
• Drinks bottle
• Sun cream
• Sunglasses
• Cord/strap to secure glasses
• Hair band (to tie back long hair)
• Midge net
• Insect repellent
• Tissues/handkerchiefs
• Spare plastic bags to separate clean and dirty kit
• Watch
• Book / deck of cards / small quiet game (optional)
• Pocket money
• Teddy (recommended for Beavers & Cubs)
• Pen knife (Scouts only)