The Unit tries to get outdoors as much as possible, and whether we’re talking about a few wide games in the Peak District or an overnight expedition to Robin Hood’s Cave, the below gear is what you need as a minimum for any outdoor Thursday evening or weekend.
Don’t take our word for it though, shop around, and do your own research into what will work best for you.
As with anything we suggest, we suggest heading down to the store and trying them on yourself – to make sure they fit correctly, and they comfortable.
Gear is always an investment. It may seem expensive for something you might only use a couple of times a month, at first, but buying decent gear in the first place should mean it will last a number of years.
Some of our Leaders have kit aged 10+ years, and they’re still going strong), never mind make the experience a lot more dry, comfortable and enjoyable.
It’s also worth noting, that Explorers get an exclusive discount – so make sure you use it!
Retailer Discount Codes
Woodeats Explorers get the following discounts:
10% off at Go Outdoors
15% off at Blacks, Millets & Ultimate Outdoors.
Codes must be requested from The Scout Association before purchase. For full details on how to request one, plus T&C’s click below:
The basic equipment you’ll need as a Unit member:
Headtorch
No, a phone torch isn’t the same. It’s in no way as powerful, you’re bound to either fall over because you can’t see far enough, drop it into a puddle, or bump it into a tree or all three at once. Just think of that £800 repair bill!!
Grabbing this head torch – means you get to keep your hands free. It’s USB rechargeable and lasts for over 30 hours across white and red lights (red is ideal to keep your night vision). It’s a no-brainer!
Strong footwear
There’s no room to be fashion-conscious when it comes to strong, suitable footwear. Boots and outdoor shoes are designed to provide support to the foot and ankle as you traverse the rough and rocky ground, so bear this in mind when looking at a pair – a decent pair should cost at least £30
This is where we recommend you do your research as boots can seem really overpriced, but there are some fantastic value options out there.
Waterproof coat
We live in England. That means it’s going to rain pretty much all of the time. An “everyday waterproof coat” may do if we’re playing games in Graves Par.
But the best prevention is to layer up and think of your outer layer as the ‘waterproof layer’.
At the very basic, we just want you to keep dry.
