Packing for residential events and Nights Away
Whether you’re a first time camper or an experienced camper, putting together a kit list is one of the best ways you can ensure a smooth and enjoyable camping trip.
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While Nights Away evens are all about having fun and trying new things, it's important to have the right kits to do it with.
Making sure you have everything you need for your residential event, as well as the journey, is a great way to help settle any nerves too, making sure you can focus on making memories and trying out new activities.
Your Scout group will provide you with a kit list, so it’s always best to follow that as the volunteers running the trip will know where you’re staying and what you need.
Take a look at our advice for writing a kit list, including an example list for individuals attending camps, sleepovers and residentials.
Planning a Nights Away event, such as a camp, means having the right tools to keep everyone happy and comfortable.
Get some top packing tips, as well as find out how to choose and look after your kit.
It's important to make sure that there is adequate insurance in place for people, property and equipment, including anything hired or borrowed.
Take a look at our guidance on medication, first aid kits, periods, and incidents and illnesses. Remember, all medical conditions and medications must be treated confidentially.
Practise packing with our activities
Take a look at the following activities to get you ready for packing for Nights Away events:
For adventurous activities, the person leading the trip as the permit holder will create a kit list and let you know if you need any specified kit.
Here are some things that you’ll need for your DofE expedition.