Dragnet Scouts

Dragnet Kit Check List 2025

ITEMS ON THIS LIST ARE COMPULSORY
** ALL ITEMS BELOW SHOULD BE IN DRY BAGS WITHIN YOUR RUCKSACKS **

Clothing Checked
Walking boots - not shoes or trail shoes – you need proper strong supportive boots  
Walking socks - One pair to wear and two spare pairs. Keep at least one pair wrapped up & dry in case our First Aid team are called to ‘repair’ your feet.  
Waterproof jacket – not lightweight showerproof or school coat  
Waterproof overtrousers  
Hat - 1 for hot weather, 1 for cold weather.  
Warm shirt and jumper  
Trousers  
Gloves  
Equipment
Silva type compass – at least 2 per team  
First Aid kit - At least 1 per team – Please make sure you have any essential personal medication such as EpiPen or Asthma Inhalers and make sure your teammates know how to help you use them if necessary. (Please ensure details are on your Health Form).  
Blister plasters – you will very likely need them so take plenty!  
Whistle – at least 2 per team  
Torch – 1 each  
Spare batteries for torch – 1 set each  
Stove & equipment> – 1 eachto make a hot drink & meals – 1 per team  
Sleeping bag – 1 each  
Bothy bag type shelter (or tent flysheet) – 1 per team to fit 4 people  
Food & Emergency rations  
 
Sun cream/midge/bite spray  
Pen & paper  
Water sterilisation tablets  
Survival bag – 500 gauge polythene – 1 each  
Maps

*** OS Map 1:25000 OL6 South West Lakes
*** OS Map 1:25000 OL7 South East Lakes
** 2 OF EACH OF THE ABOVE MAPS per team **

 

All your team's kit WILL be checked before leaving, and random spot checks for compulsary items will be made during the event.
Please also read all the information in the FAQ page and of course the Rules!!