Camp North East, 3rd to 6th May 2024, Porlick campsite, Co Westmeath

  • Meet at the den at 4.30 pm on Friday. 
  • Wear full uniform.
  • Eat before you leave home.
  • Bring pot noodle (or similar) for tea on Friday.
  • We are the purple sub-camp – bring purple clothes/accessories (Maire has offered some purple t-shirts; let me know if you want one of these)
  • Pick up Monday from the den at 4 pm (will update on Monday)

Gear List

Travel in full uniform

  1. Sleeping Bag
  2. Bivvi Bag (ORANGE SURVIVAL BAG)
  3. Sleeping Mat and camping pillow
  4. Raincoat with Hood
  5. Waterproof Trousers
  6. Spare trousers
  7. Warm Hoodie / Jumper / Fleece
  8. T-Shirts x2
  9. Underwear (extra Socks) and tracksuit for sleeping
  10. Woolly Hat
  11. Hiking Boots
  12. The Mess Kit (plate, bowl, cup, bottle, knife, fork, spoon, and tea towel) is all labelled, and it can be made of plastic or metal.
  13. Water Bottle
  14. Torch
  15. Personal first aid kit (small container with plasters, antiseptic, etc.)
  16. Wash kit & small Towel or face cloth
  17. Sunscreen
  18. Marvel Costume for Saturday Night
  19. Neckerchiefs
  20. Packed Lunch or pot noodle for Friday night
  21. Water Bottle
  22. Towel (water/mud sports)
  23. Old Runners ((water/mud sports)
  24. Old clothes (water/mud sports)
  25. Swimming Togs (water/mud sports)
  26. Plastic bags (water/mud sports)
  27. Day rucksack