Kit List

It is most likely that your child will be out in the great outdoors at some time.

So that you know what they may need for each expedition we have tried to put a few suggestions together below. If you require detailed information or have a specific enquiry about a piece of kit then please get in touch with a leader

• Uniform (to be worn to camp)
• Rucksack (for activity gear)
• Holdall for other equipment
• Sleeping Bag
• Insulation Mat (Karrimat, Thermorest etc)
• Knife, fork, spoon, plate, bowl(s), cup
• Night wear
• Spare socks / underwear
• Spare outer clothing
• Warm coat / fleece etc
• Waterproofs (Kagoule & over trousers) Gaiters optional
• Warm hat & gloves
• Boots
• Wash kit
• Towel
• Tea towel
• Torch plus batteries & bulb
• Flask/drinks bottle

• Personal hike tent

Activity clothing

Some of the items listed below are also included in the general kit list, but are included here for completeness.

Note: If you’re doing a “WET” activity and a “DRY” activity you will need TWO sets of activity gear. One will be left on the van in a poly bag.

All specialist items of equipment will be provided, but if you have your own there’s no problem if you bring it. Transport for mountain bikes / canoes may be a problem though.

For safety reasons, if people do not have the correct activity equipment – they may be prevented from doing that activity!

Activity	Equipment
Caving Ghyll Scramble	Ideally wetsuit / overalls, boots (Caving lamp to be provided, Helmets etc provided)Alternatives – Overalls (provide protection for other clothing)Tracksters, Thermal top, Sweat shirt (clothing that when wet will not hold large amounts of water) Old waterproofs
Mountain walk & Scrambling Orienteering Mountain biking Nature Trail	Rucksack, Waterproofs, Boots, Flask, Warm trousers, thermal top, sweat shirt, warm coat (fleece), personal first aid kit, torch
Climbing	Rucksack, Waterproofs, Rock boots / Boots / Trainers, Flask, Warm trousers, thermal top, sweat shirt, warm coat (fleece), personal first aid kit
Canoeing	Ideally - Swim clothing, wetsuit, trainers. Alternatives – Swim clothing, Tracksters, Thermal top, Sweat shirt (clothing that when wet will not hold large amounts of water) Old waterproofs
Wild Life Park Non adventurous activity	Waterproofs

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