Kit and Rucksack

 A long-sleaved T-shirt or Rugby shirt
 Sleeping bag + Foam roll / karrimat / Thermarest
 A body warmer, thin jumper, sweatshirt, thin fleece, hoodie or another long-sleaved T-shirt
 Tea towel – one between four of you. Fairy liquid. Tiny washing up bowl optional.
 One T-shirt (worn) plus one change. Or – technical shirt(s) (i.e. the polyester ones that dry easily)
 Whistle (emergency signal is 6 blasts, wait a minute, and repeat.)
 Shorts or lightweight trousers. (Jeans are not good.)
 Sun cream and sun glasses – check the forecast!
 Scout scarf (—other uniform is optional.)
 Survival bag
 Spare underpants (one worn + 1 spare)
 Mobile phone (1 between 2 is good)
 Spare socks (one worn + 2 spare)
 Light mug or bowl, cutlery depending on your menu
 Hike boots or strong shoes
 Torch each. (No need for spare batteries.)
 Optional – tracky bottoms, maybe an extra T-shirt to wear at night. (Avoid PJ’s… useless in the day!)
 Cash for a train or bus home, or to use a phone, or to buy food if needed.
 Waterproof (coat certainly, trousers not really needed around here at this time of year.)
 Personal first aid kit + tape for blisters and any personal medication
 Hankies
 Route plan, Compass, map and map case (1 between 2)
 Personal washing requirements and towel. (Consider a facecloth towel combo, or a very small towel, or even a new chamois leather!)
 Water bottle, at least 1ltr each. (Better to carry more than you need. Also, take some water for first aid use, even if you have other drinks.)
 Hat – suitable for rain more than cold. Gloves etc probably not needed, but check the forecast.
 Stove + fuel (1 or 2 Trangias for party of 4)
 Penknife (if your Mum or Dad approves.)
 Tent (with pegs, etc!)
 Polythene bags (for dirty clothes)
 Food! Meals AND snacks.
 Sisal (Or string. Or fishing line or even dental floss. Or… insulating tape. For repairs!)
 Emergency contact card