Outdoor Education…Character development through the outdoors

Equipment

You can spend a lot of money on equipment, but for straightforward trips, simple, inexpensive equipment will often do. You also need to compromise between what you want to take and the weight that you are prepared to carry.

Water bottle

Watch

Head-torch with spare batteries

Toilet paper

Personal first aid kit

3 Season Sleeping bag

Pillow

Sleeping bag season ratings are designed to make it easier to choose your sleeping bag. Ratings range from 1 Season, designed for summer camping, to 4 Season, designed for cold winter nights.
Down is more expensive, however, for the same weight, it is warmer. Synthetic is better when wet.
Save space by using an inflatable pillow, a cushion or your down jacket rolled up into its hood.

Sleeping mattress

When sleeping on the ground, you need insulation from cold and dampness.
A foam mat is cheap, light and water-resistant.
A self-inflating mat is the most comfortable option, provides excellent insulation, however, are heavier.

Bowl, cup, spork

Hand sanitiser

Biodegradable dishwashing liquid

Pot Scrubber

Insect repellent

Tent (supplied by MAGS)

Tents offer enclosed shelter and are constructed with poles and pegs.

HOMEWORK: What do you need to acquire? Could you borrow equipment from someone?

How to 'Pack your bag'

Start by fitting a large plastic pack liner inside your pack
If possible, place an item at the bottom that any water pooling will not affect
Ensure nothing sticks into your back. Place heavy objects high and close to your back.
Place items that you may need during the walk near the top, e.g. your rain coat
Don’t hang anything on the outside of your pack.
Place any non-water resistant items in their own water proof bag

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