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Campsite Emergency Procedures UK: What to Do When Something Goes Wrong
Activity Overview Difficulty: ModerateTime: 30–60 minutes to learn and practiseLocation: Campsites, activity centres and outdoor campsBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, adult volunteers, campers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Emergency response, communication, first aid awareness, evacuation, hazard management and decision-making Campsite emergency procedures are the agreed actions taken when something happens that could threaten people, equipment…
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Sleeping Bag Care: How to Clean, Dry and Store a Sleeping Bag
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 15–30 minutes for routine care; several hours for thorough dryingLocation: Home, campsite or suitable dry areaBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, campers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Equipment care, cleaning, drying, storage and camping maintenance Good sleeping bag care is mainly about keeping it clean, dry and properly stored. Air your sleeping…
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Choosing a Sleeping Bag: How to Pick the Right One
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 15–30 minutes to learnLocation: Home, outdoor shop or before a camping tripBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, campers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Equipment selection, weather awareness, camping preparation and outdoor planning Choose a sleeping bag based on the temperatures you’re likely to encounter, your size, the type of camping you’re doing…
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Repairing a Tent Pole UK: Fixing Broken and Damaged Tent Poles
Activity Overview Difficulty: Easy–ModerateTime: 15–30 minutes for a temporary repairLocation: Campsite or homeBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, campers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Tent pitching, equipment repair, problem-solving and outdoor maintenance A broken tent pole can often be given a temporary repair using a tent-pole repair sleeve, sometimes called a splint. The sleeve is placed…
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Tent Repairs UK: Fixing Common Tent Damage
Activity Overview Difficulty: Easy–ModerateTime: 15–60 minutes depending on the repairLocation: Home, campsite or suitable outdoor areaBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, campers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Tent maintenance, repairs, sewing, problem-solving and equipment care Many minor tent problems can be repaired using a suitable tent repair kit, provided the repair is appropriate for the type…
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Tent Guy Lines UK: How to Use and Adjust Guy Lines
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 15–20 minutes to learn; ongoing during campingLocation: Campsites, woodland, hills and other outdoor camping areasBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, campers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Tent pitching, knots, tensioning, campsite organisation and weather awareness Tent guy lines are cords attached to a tent to help stabilise and tension the structure. They…
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Preventing Tent Condensation UK: Keep Your Tent Dry Inside
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 10–15 minutes to learn; ongoing during campLocation: Campsites, woodland, hills and other outdoor camping areasBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, campers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Tent pitching, campsite management, weather awareness and outdoor problem-solving Tent condensation happens when moisture in the air inside your tent meets a colder surface, such as…
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Maintaining Camping Equipment UK: Keep Your Outdoor Kit Reliable
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 30–60 minutes for a routine check; ongoing throughout the yearLocation: Home, garage, garden, campsite or suitable outdoor areaBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, campers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Equipment maintenance, inspection, repair, storage, preparation and outdoor problem-solving Maintaining camping equipment means checking, cleaning, repairing and storing your outdoor kit so that…
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Cleaning Camping Equipment UK: How to Clean and Store Outdoor Kit
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 30–90 minutes depending on equipmentLocation: Home, garage, garden or suitable outdoor cleaning areaBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders, campers and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Equipment care, cleaning, maintenance, drying, storage and outdoor preparation Cleaning camping equipment means removing dirt, mud, food and moisture from your kit and making sure it is properly…
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Camp Hygiene UK: Staying Clean and Healthy Outdoors
Activity Overview Difficulty: EasyTime: 15–30 minutes to learn; ongoing practiceLocation: Campsites, Scout camps, woodland, countryside and outdoor basesBest for: Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and outdoor enthusiastsSkills: Personal hygiene, food hygiene, campsite management, sanitation and outdoor living Camp hygiene means keeping yourself, your food, equipment and campsite clean enough to reduce the spread of germs,…
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