You Must Bring Every Item on This List Unless It Is Marked Optional

Kit List

You must bring every item on this list unless it is marked optional

The weather in Scotland can vary from extremes of cold and wet to (hopefully) hot and dry conditions. The activities planned will involve exposure to those conditions, and be challenging in their own right. It is important to have the right equipment.

Full Uniform – shirt and smart black or navy uniform trousers – trousers must not be used for activities,

Coat hanger to hang up uniformin your cabin

Lochearnhead necker

Mummy Style Sleeping Bag and Sleeping Mat *

Pyjamas or night wear

Wash kit

2 Large Towels + a hand towel

Underwear / Socks for 12 days

Activity Wear – NO JEANS

Waterproof coat and waterproof trousers*

Walking Boots and thick socks (3 pairs)*

Old Trainers for water activities

Long Trousers for hill walking and cycling – No more than 35% cotton

Old long trousers and shorts for canoeing and sailing – No more than 35% cotton

Long sleeved base layer

4 x T shirts / base layer (preferably polyester, polypropylene or tactel)

2 x Fleece/ Woollen Jumper

Swimming costume

2 Hats (woolly and sun)

Gloves (warm for walking and Some suitable for cycling)*

Leisure Wear around the Station

Trainers – in addition to trainers for sailing water activities

Shorts and Long trousers

T shirts

Lochearnhead T shirt

Other Items

Daysack*

Large Rucksack*

Mug, bowl (unbreakable, not metal), Knife, fork, spoon (metal) for overnight camp

High factor Sun Cream (e.g. spf 25 or higher)

Water bottle - 1 litre at least

Unbreakable / Stainless Steel Thermos Flask (optional)

Survival Bag

Whistle (plastic)

First aid kit eg Plasters / blister plasters, crepe bandage, triangular bandage, , insect bite cream or lotion, 4 painkillers* i.e. Paracetamol (optional)

Emergency Rations (Chocolate, Raisins, Jelly in a sealed bag)

Insect Repellent

Torch (spare battery and bulb), head torch preferred

Spare bootlaces

*Rucksack liners /Rubble sacks / plastic carrier bags - big & small & many

Pen & notebook

Expedition Booklet

Cards / game/ puzzle book for free time

*Notes

Sleeping Bags should be mummy style, the smaller they pack down the better. Sleeping bags are usually rated in ‘seasons’ a 2 season bag with a lower comfort rating around +4 degrees is suitable for this trip

Waterproof must be fully waterproof and preferably breathable with a full hood. Thin sports jackets are not suitable

Walking Boots must give good support to the foot and ankle. They should have a tread pattern to avoid slipping. Timberland style or work wear boots are not suitable.

Gloves are needed for warmth, but also cycling.

Daysack should be large enough to take a waterproof, spare fleece, lunch, drink and any group equipment – preferably around 35 litres

Large Rucksack – Scouts 55 litres +, Explorers 65 litres +

Painkillers - You may bring 4 painkillers e.g. Ibuprofen, in your personal first aid kit for use, if required, when you’re out on activities.

PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THESE WITHOUT TELLING A LEADER FIRST

Rucksack Liners – Ordinary bin bags are not suitable as they are too thin and rip too easily. Liners are available for 50p each

PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL OF YOUR KIT IS NAMED -Muddy / dirty kit all looks the same. Everyone has a Scout shirt & trouser, hats, gloves, socks and underwear and they never belong to anyone!!

Please pack your bag yourself – don’t let your mum or dad do it as they won’t be there when you pack to come home. A separate dirty bag or holdall to keep the clean and dirty separate is a good idea.

If you pack your kit into your rucksack then please bring additional bags to keep kit in whilst you are using it on activities, a suit case or holdall is the most suitable container as it will fit under the beds, and is easier to manage.

Supplying yourself with this kit doesn’t have to be expensive. There are opportunities to borrow or hire kit at minimal or no cost. (Countryside Ski and Climb in Stevenage Old Town have boot “hire” for a deposit, and Friends and Family often have suitable kit to borrow)

If you choose to buy new equipment it is worth planning for the future, and considering potential use. Peak Assault is and example of a county navigation competition with a very rigorous kit check and stringent kit list and it might be sensible to equip yourself to this standard if you plan on taking part. The kit list is available here:

Suppliers include Countryside Ski and Climb, Millets, Blacks, Cotswold Outdoor, Go Outdoors, as well as online or indeed the scout shop.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact the leadership team.