Day Hike Kit List
Every scout is expected to carry the following items on a day hike.
You will need to prepare a decent day backpack to hold everything,
wear suitable shoes for hiking, and wear your activity T-shirt (unless told otherwise).
1. Navigation (map and compass)
Camp equipment
You will be asked to collect and return equipment for each camp so make sure you look after it. We will have to charge for damaged or lost items. On all camps you should save enough room in your backpack to hold extra items like a tent, cooking stove etc. It is up to your Patrol Leader to make sure items are distributed fairly.
Do not bring
Do not bring electronics of any kind such as phone, MP3 players or portable video games (unless told otherwise)
Notes
Everything you bring, you have to carry and it quickly fills up the tent. Travel light!
Some items are optional or a matter of personal preference.
Use judgement and common sense.
Old, comfortable, durable clothes are stressed.
‘If in doubt, leave it out.’
Pack your own backpack so you know where everything is. ‘Use first – top; use last – bottom.’ Soft things ‘outside,’ hard things ‘inside.’ Maximum weight, including backpack: 12kg.
Don’t spend a lot of money on kit.
You will need to prepare a decent day backpack to hold everything,
wear suitable shoes for hiking, and wear your activity T-shirt (unless told otherwise).
1. Navigation (map and compass)
- HM20C map of correct area
- Baseplate compass
- Sunhat with wide brim
- Sunglasses
- Suncream SPF30
- Sun protective clothing
- Insect repellent 18% DEET at least
- Water-proof jacket and clothes
- Umbrella (optional)
- Warm clothes
- Jacket for seasonal weather
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- Personal first aid kit
- Waterproof Matches/lighter
- Duct tape
- Whistle
- Scout pen knife
- Notepad and pen
- Cash $100 + Octopus card charged with at least $100
- Eat a good breakfast before you arrive.
- Personal Lunch
- Personal Snacks and energy food
- 1L to 2L water in water bag or bottle
- Small tarp for the group
- Fully charged mobile phone: make sure the leader knows this number, and you know the number of the leader.
- Emergency parent contact: make sure this has been recorded by the leader
- Walkie Talkies per team
Camp equipment
You will be asked to collect and return equipment for each camp so make sure you look after it. We will have to charge for damaged or lost items. On all camps you should save enough room in your backpack to hold extra items like a tent, cooking stove etc. It is up to your Patrol Leader to make sure items are distributed fairly.
Do not bring
Do not bring electronics of any kind such as phone, MP3 players or portable video games (unless told otherwise)
Notes
Everything you bring, you have to carry and it quickly fills up the tent. Travel light!
Some items are optional or a matter of personal preference.
Use judgement and common sense.
Old, comfortable, durable clothes are stressed.
‘If in doubt, leave it out.’
Pack your own backpack so you know where everything is. ‘Use first – top; use last – bottom.’ Soft things ‘outside,’ hard things ‘inside.’ Maximum weight, including backpack: 12kg.
Don’t spend a lot of money on kit.
