Residentials Kit List

ESSENTIAL kit for OUTDOOR Activities

  • Old trainers for wet session
  • Another pair of trainers for land sessions
  • Long trousers – tracksuit, fleece and poly-cotton are great. Jeans are not suitable
  • Warm long-sleeved tops – fleece is best, or wool, acrylic or poly-cotton
  • Plenty of T-shirts
  • Two pairs of warm thick walking socks
  • Hat and gloves
  • Socks and Underwear
  • Walking boots (with ankle support and good tread)*
  • Waterproof jackets and trousers*
  • Torch/ headtorch – with spare batteries*
  • Bottle for drinking water (not glass)*

*We have a limited supply of these items should they be forgotten

ESSENTIAL personal kit

  • Torch/ Headtorch – with spare batteries
  • Wash kit and towels
  • Bottle for drinking water (not glass)
  • Sleeping bag (Tents only)
  • Towel
  • Rucksack

Clothes for general and indoor wear

  • Set of casual clothes and footwear
  • Nightwear
  • Extra underwear
  • Slipper or indoor shoes

Extras for summer

  • Sun cream
  • Insect Repellent (Please none containing DEET)
  • Shorts, sun cap/hat and shades

Optional personal kit

  • Thermal underwear
  • Swimwear
  • Umbrella
  • Camera
  • Small change for shop
  • Wellington Boots

YMCA Lakeside is all about having adventures in the outdoors. We ask you to leave items such as computers, mobile phones, tablets, jewellery or any precious items which may not be covered by your insurance at home.

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