Hi all,

We can’t wait for the upcoming weekend in Glendalough. The cost of the weekend is €15. We will be leaving on Friday evening and returning on Sunday afternoon.

As the Scouting Motto goes – Bí Ullamh (Be prepared), so in preparation we talked about what gear we need for the weekend at last week’s meeting. Below is a reminder of the gear needed.

Here is the gear list for the weekend:

• Neckerchief
• Sleeping Bag
• Two Full change of clothes
• Hat
• Gloves
• Thick jumper
• Day bag (backpack)
• Hiking boots
• Thick socks
• Rain gear – Rain Jacket and Rain Trousers
• Torch
• Emergency rations (sweets)
• Survival bag (bivi bag)
• Whistle
• Platypus/Water Bottle
• Towel
• Wash gear

If you have it:

• Personal first aid kit
• Compass