Your child will need to bring their 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.

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Complete Uniform.                                                          See Notes 1 and 3
Rucsac/Kit Bag(s).                                                          See Note 2
Carri mat / air bed                                                           See Note 4
Sleeping Bag                                                                   See Note 3
Pyjamas                                                                          See Note 3
Waterproof Outer Garment                                             See Note 3
Warm Sweater                                                                See Note 3
T-shirts or Similar                                                            See Note 3
Shorts/Trousers                                                               See Note 3
Underclothes                                                                   See Note 3
Socks                                                                             See Note 3
Hike Boots/Strong Shoes                                                See Notes 3 and 4
Training Shoes                                                                See Notes 3 and 4
 Personal Wash Kit                                                         See Notes 3 and 4
Towel(s)                                                                         See Note 3
Swimming Trunks                                                            See Note 3
Tea Towel(s)                                                                   See Note 3
Personal First Aid Kit                                                      See Notes 3 and 4
Torch and Batteries (with spare bulbs)                             See Note 4
Hankies                                                                           See Note 3
Polythene Bags to Separate Clean/Dirty Items
Small Game(s)/Book(s)/Cuddly Friend                             See Notes 3,4 & 5

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.
4. Please label with either indelible ink and/or engraving as appropriate, with your Sons/Daughters Name.  (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. We recommend 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 (or 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.

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