1st Burnmoor Scout Group is well equipped with camping equipment including tents, kitchen and our 5-star toilets, our members need to have their own personal kit too.
Here's what you'll need in your personal kit:
- Full Uniform to be worn travelling to camp.
- Sleeping Bag. (1, leaders will carry spares) (We recommend a 2 or 3 season sleeping bag to keep comfortable at our camps and sleepovers).
- Roll Mat. (1) (Roll mats are also required to sleep comfortably at camp, we recommend a foam mat or self-inflating mat).
- Rucksack. (1) (We recommend a rucksack for bringing kit to camp, a 65 litre is a good size).
- Daysack. (1) (We recommend a daysack for camp big enough for waterproofs and a water bottle for when we're off on adventures).
- Camp Blanket. (1)
- Walking boots or strong shoes. (1 pair)
- Old Training Shoes / Sandals. (1 pair)
- Waterproof Outer Garments. (1)
- Torch & Batteries. (1)
- Water bottle. (1)
- Coat hanger for uniform. (1)
- Plate / bowl / cup / knife / fork / spoon. (1 set)
- Tea Towel. (1)
- Sun cream / Insect repellent.
- Personal Wash Kit / Toiletries.
- Towel. (1, 2 for a week-long camp)
- Hoodie / Warm Jumper. (1, 2 for a week-long camp)
- Casual Trousers. (1 pair)
- T-Shirts. (1 for each day, less for a week-long camp)
- Shorts, are to be worn on site for almost all of the activities. (1 pair for every 2 days)
- Swimwear. (1 set)
- Underclothes. (1 per day)
- Pyjamas. (1 set, 2 for a week-long camp)
- Warm Coat. (1)
Scouts should be able to fit all their personal kit into a 65-litre rucksack.
What not to bring:
- Electronics including radios, media players etc.
- Mobile Phones. (There are lots of reasons not to be bringing phones which cover safety, safeguarding and our InTouch policy. Any phones found will be confiscated and returned to their parents).
- Duvet or pillow.
- Camp bed or inflatable mattress.
- Suitcases.
- Aerosols.
- Makeup.
- Toys (a teddy is ok).
- Food or Sweets.
Don’t forget lots of outdoor stores offer a discount to Scout Association members.
