Trip Kit List

All this is suggestions and reminders of things you may need. If you don't have any it can be borrowed or shared between people. Ask people you know to borrow stuff if you don't have any of it yourself. Or adapt stuff you already have.

Sleeping stuff:

  • Sleeping bag
  • Roll mat
  • (Pillow - a jumper does quite well as this!!)

Cooking:

  • Knife, Fork, Spoon
  • Plate
  • Mug

Clothes:

  • Trousers
  • T-shirts
  • Jumpers/fleece (you want to be warm!!)
  • Underwear
  • Walking boots/trainers
  • Hat/gloves/scarf
  • Waterproofs
  • Coat

Clothes for canoeing:

  • Swimming costume/shorts (if you have spare then bring them so you can put on a dry one in the morning)
  • Wet suit (if you have one- there are club ones to borrow)
  • Fleeces (good for warmth without soaking up water)
  • Something to wear on your feet in the boat: Wetsuit boots or Old trainers (these will get wet so make sure you have a change)

Other:

  • Toiletries
  • Torch
  • Wet wipes
  • Towel
  • Toilet roll (just in case!)
  • Penknife (can be handy if you have one)
  • Water bottle

Food:

  • Snack food for during the day
  • Evening meal - there will be cooking equipment available if you don't want to eat at the pub
  • Sweets/chocolate is good for an energy boost.
  • Bottled drinks
  • Alcohol!! If you want!