Equipment information
In case you have problems on choosing the correct gear here is a list of the equipment a typical finnish scout would take to the camp. Not including the program material.
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Basic gear
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Sleeping bag – nights can be chilly (5-10°C, 40-50°F), so make sure your sleeping bag keeps you warm |
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Sleeping matress – to smooth the ground and insulate from the ground |
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Neckerchief |
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Scout uniform |
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Badges, if you want to swop |
Tableware
You will need your own dishes to eat from. Plastic ones are handy and it’s a good idea to pack them in a fabric bag where they’ll dry quicker.
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Dishes– two soup plates and a mug |
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Cutlery - fork, knife, spoon |
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Fabric bag for tableware, optimally small washcloth for drying the dishes |
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Drinking bottle, for at least 0,4 liters |
Clothes
The weather might be cool and rainy, and at least nights will be cool. So pack enough warm clothes and don’t forget to be ready in case it rains. Which it very well may at some point.
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Spare clothes, long sleewed shirts |
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Spare underwear |
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Spare clothes, t-shirts |
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Hiking pants |
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Wool sweater |
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Woolly hat for cold nights, gloves |
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Raincoat |
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Rain pants |
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Spare socks |
Foot wear
You’ll need shoes for warm weather, rainy weather and for walking longer distances.
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Woolly socks, for sleeping and cold weather |
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Rubber boots, if it gets really wet |
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Hiking boots |
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Sneakers or sandals |
Personal hygiene
Prepare also for the sunny days.
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Sunglasses |
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Sunscreen. If you are sensitive to sun, SPF should be at least 20. |
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Swim suit |
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Baseball cap or a scarf to protect your head from sun |
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Towel |
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Shampoo, soap |
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Toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant |
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Personal medication with instructions (e.g. asthma or migraine drugs), painkillers, moisturizer, supporting bandage, band aids for blisters, regular band aids, menstrual pads, lip balm, cough drops |
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Handkerchiefs |
Tools
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Flashlight and spare batteries for it |
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Headlight can be handy on the hike |
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Sheath knife. This is finnish style of knife |
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Straps, for attaching stuff to your hiking backpack. |
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Small notebook and pencils |
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Sitting pad |
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Working gloves |
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Portable stoves, this is popular Trangia stove that burns alcohol. In case you want to bring gas stoves, make sure the stove is compatible to EN 417 or Primus gas bottles (as those are the ones you can get from here). Note: These you need just one per troop. |