Scout Discounts available from Go Outdoors and other stores
Rucksack – See the Backpack Guide: Sizes & Features Explained
Sleeping Bag – Make sure it has the correct min temperature for the time of the year and length
Walking Boots – Comfortable and waterproof
Torch – Ideally Re-chargeable
Tips
Some rucksacks have space for water bottles
Sleeping Bags
- Mummy Sleeping Bags – These sleeping bags taper toward the feet to reduce the amount of air circulation, which should help keep you warmer.
- Square Sleeping Bags – Traditional rectangular shape which are ideal for those that don’t like to feel too constricted.
- Sleeping Pods – Wider sleeping bags with room to wriggle for those restless sleepers.
- Down Sleeping Bags – Designed for colder nights, these insulated sleeping bags will keep you toasty warm.
- Double Sleeping Bags – Looking for more space, or want to cosy up with your significant other? A double sleeping bag is what you need.
- Kids Sleeping Bags – The way to keep warm when camping is to reduce the amount of airflow in your sleeping bag, these smaller bags are ideal for smaller campers.
- Sleeping Bag Liners – An additional extra, line your sleeping bag to help keep it clean and fresher for longer.