Comfort at camp
Standing Camp Packing List
A fuller kit for camps where your main bag is transported to the campsite.
Standing camp:
Your bag is transported to or close to the campsite. Weight still matters for handling and storage, but a lightweight hiking system is usually not essential. Pack for comfort, changing weather and the facilities described by your Leader.
Sleeping and shelter
- Hooded sleeping bag suitable for the forecast
- Insulated sleeping mat or stretcher if permitted
- Small pillow or pillowcase to fill with clothes
- Warm, dry sleepwear
- Optional sleeping-bag liner
- Ear plugs if appropriate
Clothing
- Scout uniform as advised
- Underwear and socks for each day, plus spares
- Shirts and activity trousers or shorts
- Warm mid-layer such as fleece or wool jumper
- Insulated jacket for cold conditions
- Waterproof jacket with hood
- Sun hat and warm beanie
- Sturdy closed shoes or boots
- Spare dry shoes if permitted
- Laundry or wet-clothes bag
Shower and personal care
- Compact toiletries bag
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Soap or body wash in a sealed container
- Shampoo and conditioner if needed
- Quick-dry shower towel
- Thongs for the shower only
- Comb or brush and hair ties
- Deodorant
- Personal hygiene and menstrual products
- Small dirty-clothes bag
- Any medication exactly as arranged with Leaders
Eating, drinking and daily gear
- Named drink bottle
- Named bowl, plate, mug and cutlery if requested
- Named tea towel in a bag if requested
- Head torch and spare batteries
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Small daypack
- Notebook and pencil
- Camp chair only if the activity list allows one
- Book, cards or quiet activity
Pack it well
- Put everything in one strong, named duffel or pack that the young person can carry.
- Separate sleepwear and tomorrow’s clothing into dry bags or reusable zip bags.
- Keep rain gear, hat, drink bottle and torch easy to reach.
- Name individual items, especially uniform, towels, eating gear and drink bottles.
- Pack together so the young person knows where everything is and can repack it independently.
Leave at home unless specifically requested:
valuables, electronic entertainment, knives or tools, aerosols, glass containers, lollies and food not included in the camp plan.