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Training Weekends

 

Date

Location

February 22nd to 24th

Walking around Hungerford with accommodation in a youth centre.

April 12th to 14th

Walking in Snowdonia with accommodation in a mountain hut, open fire and basic facilities.

July 5th to 7th

Walking in Exmoor with accommodation in tents for the whole group.

 

Equipment checklist

Thin Fleece Washing powder or concentrate
Shirts long sleeved Clothes pegs x 10
Shirts short sleeved String
Trousers Plastic bags for wet clothes
Underwear Sunglasses
Walking socks Suncream and sunblock
Thin socks After sun
Handkerchiefs Travel alarm clock
Hat / Cap Small torch and batteries
Woolly hat Bottle for drinking water
Neck scarf Water filter
Pyjamas Sterilising tablets
Sheet sleeping bag Neutralising tablets
Sleeping bag First aid kit
Pillow case Waterproof cover for rucksack
Waterproof jacket Plastic liner bag (strong plastic)
Waterproof leggings Small daysack + liner
Walking boots Camera
Walking poles Panoramic disposable camera
Casual shoes (compact size) Slide film
Flip flops Slide and print film (ASA 100/200)
Wash things Polarising filter
Small mirror Notebook and pens
Nail scissors / clippers Books, travel games, cards, puzzles
Nailbrush Diary
Wet wipes Personal stereo

 

How to pack a Rucksack