Your Son/Daughter will need to bring his/her own personal equipment (the following list is a guide) and if a Scout, they should be encouraged to find out from handbooks what is necessary and pack their own kit.

General Notes

1. We would ask that your Son/Daughter travel to and from the Camp/Holiday in uniform.

2. Black bin bags are not suitable for bedding rolls as they tear very easily, with the result that the contents get lost or soiled in transit.

3. Please place wash proof name labels in all clothing, which should have your Sons/Daughters Name and Group.

4. Please label with either indelible ink and/or engraving as appropriate, with your Sons/Daughters Name and Group.  (The old favourites of paper labels held on with sellotape, or nail varnish dots are not suitable.  The paper labels wash off after the second or third meal, and it's amazing how many mums use the same shade of nail varnish).

5. No games or similar items (i.e. radio’s or cassette players) which require batteries to run please.

Equipment Notes

Here is some basic information regarding some of the items you may require.

Sleeping Bags -Synthetic filled bags are easier to clean than natural filling.  Zips can be a source of cold if no baffle is fitted.

Footwear - Boots give a better ankle support and normally have better soles than shoes if you are hiking.

Warm Wear - A number of layers is warmer than one thick one and the warmth can be regulated more easily - do not forget your hands and head.

Torch - Do not pack your torch with batteries fitted at the bottom of your kit as it could easily get accidentally turned on and you will arrive at the camp/holiday with flat batteries.