This kit list provides a comprehensive list of items we recommend you bring to the listed activities. Any items marked with a * are luxury items that can be purchased but are not a necessity and we would only recommend them if you will use them outside of Scouting too. This list is formed from recommendations by The Scout Association, D of E.
This kit list is grouped for ease of reading, please consult the kit list sent out by your leader for all the items you require on a camp/event.
Camp Kit (Summer):
Item | Recommendation(s) | Rough Price | Available From |
Sleeping Bag (Summer) | Vango Nitestar 225 | £40 | Go Outdoors |
Fleece Jumper | Regatta Thornbrook Fleece | £10 | Go Outdoors |
Warm Jacket | Regatta Westville 2 Soft Shell Jacket | £35 | Go Outdoors |
Trousers | Craghoppers Kiwi Classic, Pro | £25 – 50 | Go Outdoors |
Shorts | Craghoppers Kiwi Shorts, Pro | £20 – 30 | Go Outdoors |
Sturdy Shoes | Merrel Crosslander | £60 | Decathlon |
Warm Hat | Thinsulate Knitted Beanie | £7 | Mountain Warehouse |
Plate | LifeVenture Ellipse Plate | £4 | Go Outdoors |
Bowl | LifeVenture Ellipse Bowl | £3 | Go Outdoors |
Mug | LifeVenture Ellipse Insulated Mug | £5 | Go Outdoors |
Knife, Fork, Spoon | Hi-Gear Heavy-Duty Cutlery Set | £2 | Go Outdoors |
Therma-Rest / Roll Mat | Vango Trek Compact, Multimat Camper | £8 – £30 | Go Outdoors |
Towel | Micro Towelling Medium | £14 | Mountain Warehouse |
Head Torch | COB Active Headtorch | £12 | Mountain Warehouse |
60-70 Litre Rucksack | Vango Contour | £70 | Decathlon |
Camp Kit (Winter Additions):
*This list is complementary to the above.
Item | Recommendation(s) | Rough Price | Available From |
Sleeping Bag (Winter) | Vango Latitude Pro 400 | £80 | Go Outdoors |
Thermal Top | Kipsta Adult Short Sleeved Thermal Base Top | £13 | Decathlon |
Thermal Bottoms | Quechua Trekking Fleece Tights | £12 | Decathlon |
Warm Jumpers | Brasher Bleaberry 2 | £15 | Go Outdoors |
Snood | Wedze Adult Ski Neck Warmer | £2 | Decathlon |
Leaders / Young Leaders Camp Kit:
Item | Recommendation(s) | Rough Price | Available From |
1-2 Man Tent* | Vango Nova 200 | £130 | Go Outdoors |
3-4 Man Tent* | Vango Nova 300 | £150 | Go Outdoors |
Walking Kit:
Item | Recommendation(s) | Rough Price | Available From |
Walking Boots | Hi-Tec EuroTrek Walking Boots, Berghaus Expeditor Trek | £50 – 70 | Go Outdoors |
Walking Socks | Bridgedale Midweight Merino Boot Socks | £18 | Go Outdoors |
Sock Liners | Bridgedale CoolMax Base Layer Socks | £17 | Go Outdoors |
Waterproof Jacket | Berghaus Bowood | £35 | Go Outdoors |
Waterproof Trousers | Bergahus Drift | £25 | Go Outdoors |
Sun Hat | Baseball Cap | £7 | Mountain Warehouse |
T-Shirt (Technical Wicking) | Endurance T-Shirt | £12 | Mountain Warehouse |
Jumper | Peter Storm Kid’s Bracken | £9 | Go Outdoors |
Rucksack (20-30 litres) | Technicals Tibet 25 | £25 | Go Outdoors |
Dry Bags | Karimor Dry Bags | £4 – 8 | Sports Direct |
Water Bottle | Eurohike 1L Water Bottle | £5 | Go Outdoors |
Compass* | Silva Classic, Field, Expedition | £15 – 30 | Go Outdoors |
Whistle* | Life Systems Safety Whistle | £4 | Go Outdoors |
Survival Bag* | Life Systems Survival Bag | £5 | Go Outdoors |
Personal First Aid Kit* | Life Systems Trek First Aid Kit | £15 | Go Outdoors |
Water Sports Kit:
Item | Recommendation(s) | Rough Price | Available From |
Wetsuit* | Gul G-Force | £30-35 | Wetsuit Outlet |
Buoyancy Aid* | Yak Blaze | £35-40 | Wetsuit Outlet |
Helmet* | Gul Evo | £30-35 | Amazon |
Water Shoes | Gul PowerBoots 3/5mm | £20-30 | Wetsuit Outlet |
Misc. Luxury Items:
Item | Recommendation(s) | Rough Price | Available From |
Fire Steel* | Light My Fire Ferro Rod | £15 | Amazon |