Kit List

Luggage and Kit

Your child should have two pieces of luggage:

• ·         A soft, rugged holdall (about 90L or more) to hold all clothes and equipment to go in the hold of the plane. Large rucksacks can be brought, but the straps normally mean that they have to go into ‘Oversize Luggage’ and this takes time.
• ·         A small day rucksack  (20-30L) to hold lunchbox and a waterproof for travelling and also for carrying lunch, a water bottle, a warm layer and waterproofs every day at the centre.

Please do not pack any liquids (including toothpaste) in your child’s hand luggage: it will be confiscated by airport security.

Kit List

The following kit is recommended for our trip by Ridgeway Adventure.  

In addition to the clothing you travel in, you will need to bring the following as a minimum. 

·         3 x Fleeces or warm sweaters (jumpers rather than hoodies; they are very heavy when wet!)

·         3 x Long sleeved T-shirts / shirts and 3 x T-shirts

·         1 x Shorts

·         3 x Long trousers (suitable for walking i.e. quick drying - not jeans)

·         5 x pairs Socks (suitable to wear with walking boots)

·         Underwear

·         Pyjamas (nothing too revealing please!)

·         1 x Swimming costume (bikinis are not recommended!)

·         1 x Wet shoes or sandals for kayaking (Old trainers but Neoprene wet shoes are far better)

·         1 x Trainers (for outdoor use only)

·         1 x Indoor shoes / slippers (for indoor use only)

·         Walking boots* (must be well worn in and suitable for mountain walking, with good                        ankle support and sturdy non-slip sole). These can be worn for travelling to avoid having to carry them!

·         Waterproof Jacket* and Trousers* for outdoor activities (not sports tops/trousers)

·         Sun hat, warm hat and gloves 

·         Small Rucksack (25-30 litres – use this as hand luggage on the plane)

·         Sleeping bag* (for camping) and Sleeping roll-mat* (for camping)

·         Towel, wash kit and personal medication (all Medicines go to Mrs. Clark)

Other Equipment

·         Watch, First Aid kit (plasters etc), Sun Screen, Water bottle, Torch and Batteries, Pencil and a reading book

·         Midge head net*

·         Spoon, Bowl and Mug* (for camping)

·         2 large strong bin liners for lining rucksack 

·         Sunglasses with secure attachment (optional),

·         Plastic Lunch box (recommended – prize for the best one!)

·         Water bottle (1L ideally that is quite rugged – not just an old Evian bottle)

·         Money: The children will need to buy lunch on our journey out and return: there are few opportunities available to spend money and buy souvenirs: £20-£25 recommended in a named wallet/purse. NOTE: The children will be responsible for their own money.

Hire of kit from Ridgway Adventure

·         Items marked ‘*’ can be hired from Ridgway Adventure. Please contact NLM if you wish to find out more about hiring equipment.

Please do NOT Bring …

• ·         Please do not bring knives, aerosol cans, chewing gum, expensive watches, jewelry or other precious items.  
• ·         No mobile phones or electronics.
• ·         There is no need to bring a camera as the staff will take a lot of pictures (over 1,000 last year) and the children can concentrate on the activities.
• ·         Please do not pack a huge quantity of fizzy drinks, sweets and crisps: the food at the centre is excellent (ask children who have been on the trip previously)
• ·         Please be sure to take all kit home at the end of the trip – repatriating kit is awkward as Ridgeway are not close to a post office.   £25 + postage will be charged by Ridgeway if required.