This kit list is designed for you to take 1 large rucksack or holdall bag (at least 65 litres + lined with a bin bag) and 1 daysack (typical school rucksack size). No suitcases please. All kit must fit in these two bags.

Tips:

• Label everything with your full name and  ‘14th Highfield’! Important as there will be 300+ people!
• Pack all your own kit yourself, but check with an adult if you’re unsure about something.
• Check the weather forecast before camp and pack accordingly.

TRAVELLING TO AND FROM CAMP

• Neckerchief
• Event t-shirt or Scout Shirt

Essential Clothing

• 3 t-shirts
• 3 Jumpers or hoodies
• 2 Pairs of trousers (not jeans, which are useless in wet weather)
• 1-2 pairs of shorts (Weather Dependant)
• 3 Changes of underwear
• 3 Pairs of socks (a mix of thick and thin)
• Waterproof Top & Bottoms
• Hiking Boots or Welly boots
• Spare trainers
• Jacket/Coat

Water activities (consider wearing clothes from previous days to save space in your rucksack) or bring:

• 1 additional full change of kit (1x hard shoes, socks, swim shorts, underwear, t-shirt, jacket/raincoat)
• Small Towel (included in Hygiene kit)
• *Wetsuit (optional)

Sleeping Kit

• Sleeping bag (3-4 seasons)
• Sleeping mat (roll or self-inflating)
• Pyjamas

Essential Kit (Hygiene)

• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Wash Kit
• Small towel

Essential Kit

• Plate, Bowl & mug
• Knife, fork & spoon
• x2 Old Tea towels
• 1L Water bottle or equivalent
• Torch & spare batteries
• Sun cream
• Bin bag for wet/dirty clothing
• Tissues
• Insect Repellent
• Camp chair
• Watch (so no 5am wakeups!)

OPTIONAL KIT

• Spending money (max. £5)
• Sunhat & sunglasses
• Earplugs
• GoPro/camera, batteries etc. (bring at your own risk: we accept no responsibility if broken or lost)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pillow
• Blanket

If you have personal medication

• Name it and include dosage instructions
• Hand it in upon arrival
• Asthmatics must carry their own inhaler

NOTE: PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME

• Mobile phones & electronic devices must not be brought to camp.
• Pen Knives
• Food & Snacks – We have people with allergens and the food in tents attracts pests.
• Anything that isn’t on this kit list as it will make your bag heavier!

PLACES WITH DISCOUNTS

• 10% at GO Outdoors – Millbrook – take a necker
• Discount at Cotswolds Outdoor – Hedge End – take a necker