Journey

Essential Journey Equipment 

The following equipment is essential at Bronze, Silver or Gold level: 

• Tent (this can be 1 person, 2 person, 3 person )

If sharing a tent with a friend, pieces of the tent to be equally portioned out so each student is carrying same weight load. 

• Back Pack/rucksack (55L-75L)

• Sleeping Bag

• Sleeping liner (optional - keeps you warmer)

• Sleeping Mat or Self Inflating Mat (optional but do recommend! Reduces cold from ground)

• Rain Jacket (keep it lightweight) 

• Torch or Head Torch (check batteries) 

• Comfortable Running Shoes or Hiking Shoes (remember that the journey is subject to weather conditions, and if it rains...you will be walking through wet and muddy tracks)

• Thermal gear for winter (or cold weather)

- Thermal shirt

-  Thermal pants

- Thermal Socks

- Beanie

-  Gloves (if you tend to get cold)

(Merino wool or merino thermals, if you can resist the feeling of wool, is good for very cold weather)

• Cook Set 

• Food & Water 

• Toilet paper 

• Wet wipes 

• Small deodorant (travel size)

• Mosquito repellent (organise this in groups, so you're not all carrying a bottle - this is essential, not just for mosquitos but to repel other tics etc)

• Sanitary bags (if you are on your cycle, place any used pads into sanitary bags and you can empty your rubbish at the camp site). 

• DOWNLOAD a copy of Boomerang's Checklist and tick off as you pack your hiking bag - Download here.

What does a Journey Look Like?

Please note the video below is only a sample and students will not be traveling by boat at any time on the Schols Journeys.