48th Fife(Dalgety Bay) Scout Group

Kit List for Nights Away

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 pack their own kit.

Item                      See Notes

Complete Uniform                                        1 & 3

Rucsac / Kit Bag(s).                                         2

Sleeping Mat                                                     4

Sleeping Bag                                                     3

Night Wear                                                         3

Warm Sweaters                                                 3

T-shirt or Similar                                                 3

Shorts/Trousers                                                  3

Swimming Trunks                                              3

Underclothes                                                      3

Socks                                                                  3

Warm Hat                                                           3

Gloves                                                                 3

Hike Boots / Stout Shoes                              3 & 4

Training Shoes                                               3 & 4

Waterproof Outer Garment                               3

Tea Towel(s)                                                      3

Personal Wash Kit                                        3 & 4

Towel(s)                                                             3

Personal First Aid Kit / Medication           3,4 & 6

Hankies (Paper tissues)                                 3

Torch and Batteries (with spare bulbs)         4

Sun Block Cream                                            4

Small Game(s)/Book(s) / Cuddly Friend 3,4 & 5

Polythene Bags to Separate Clean/Dirty Items

General Notes

1. We would ask that your Son/Daughter travel to and from the Camp/Holiday in uniform (Shirt, neckie & woggle, belt, with either the official trousers or school grey/black, black shoes)

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. Stuff sacks are far better. For a fixed camp, a holdall bag gives easier access.

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 that require batteries to run please. A personal radio/player may be taken. No mobile phones!

6. Medication to be marked with name, and correct doze and in a clear polythene bag.

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. Suggest a 3 season bag as it can gets cold at night even in the summer or take an extra blanket (camp fire blanket)

Footwear - Boots give a better ankle support and normally have better soles than shoes if you are hiking. Boots or stout shoes are required for axe work.

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 - Pack your torch where it is at hand. Do not fit batteries or reverse one of them if it takes two, as it may accidentally be turned on. Head torches keep hands free.