Kit for Cubs and older

• Head torch 
• Personal first aid kit
  • Make and get to know the contents of your own kit as part of your bushcraft skills and carry it on every adventurous activity
• Mess kit - for when we share meals on camps and day activities. The ideal mess kit is a drawstring bag containing
  • a non-breakable plate
  • a non-breakable bowl
  • a non-breakable cup
  • cutlery
  • pegs
  • 2 x tea-towels.

• Day pack / small backpack to carry all your gear in on adventures
• Comfortable, supportive walking shoes. You can use shoes you already own, such as
  • school shoes
  • runners with good grip
• Water shoes or other shoes that can get wet, required as part of Scouts NSW policy and without exception for water activities such as:
  • canoeing
  • visiting the beach
  • swimming in any body of water that isn't a patrolled, chlorinated pool.

At this age, you won't need to buy a sleeping bag if you don't already have one. It's ok to borrow a bag from friends or family instead.

As you become a more experienced Scout, we recommend you acquire other clothing and equipment for personal use (put your name on everything!). 

Kit for Scouts and older

• Hiking boots
• Sleeping bag
• Travel towel
• Dry bags
  • for keeping important items dry on watery adventures
• Silva compass
  • for navigating by map as part of bushcraft and bushwalking skills
• Hiking backpack
  • for adventures such as hiking or paddling journeys with camping overnight

Kit for Venturers and older

• Quick-dry hiking pants and shirts
• Protective gloves
• Walking poles
• Personal hiking tent
• Personal travel stove

... and any number of other items as recommended by your Scout Leaders. However, none of this is required for you to have a great time in Scouts!

At 2nd Sutherland we are fortunate to be able to maintain a store of equipment for members' use at Scout camps and other adventures, such as tents, hiking stoves, marquees, camping tables and benches, lighting, outdoor cooking equipment, utensils and more.

Priority is given to section and group activities, Youth Members conducting Adventurous Journeys, and other Scouting activities.

Contact MacGyver or Rah to make a request.

We welcome and encourage volunteers who are interested in managing and maintaining our group stores, ensuring equipment is kept in good repair for our members to use.

Equipment available for members to borrow from the Group:

• Multi-person tents
• Hiking tents
• Stretchers
• Hiking bags
• First aid kits 
• Portable stoves
• And more...