Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Are you a Scout leader, a member, or a parent? Getting the right outdoor kit for meetings and camps can be tricky, but our expert is on hand to answer your burning questions in our Kit and Equipment Q&A.
#skillsforlife
Timestamps:
• 00:16 – What brands do you stock?
• 00:39 – We want to purchase expedition rucksacks for our Group – what should we look out for?
• 02:42 – Can you give us packing tips to pass on to parents and older Scouts & Explorers?
• 05:10 – What advice would you give to Scouts when buying entry level walking boots?
• 07:02 – What is the best tip you were ever given about kit for hiking or camping?
• 07:31 – What makes a good waterproof jacket?
• 09:51 – How do I redeem my discount at GO Outdoors?
• 10:29 – We want to make a group order – how do we do this?
• 10:54 – What would you consider when buying a tent for a group of Scouts?
• 12:33 – We’re about to go on a week-long camp – what should we have spares of?
• 14:27 – What are your top tips for maintaining older tents?
• 16:03 – Do you stock any kids’ specific equipment for Cubs or Beavers spending the night away?
• 18:23 – On a week-long camp, what type of gas do you need to cook on and run electrical items?
Are you a Scout leader, a member, or a parent? Getting the right outdoor kit for meetings and camps can be tricky, but our expert is on hand to answer your burning questions in our Kit and Equipment Q&A.
#skillsforlife
Timestamps:
• 00:16 – What brands do you stock?
• 00:39 – We want to purchase expedition rucksacks for our Group – what should we look out for?
• 02:42 – Can you give us packing tips to pass on to parents and older Scouts & Explorers?
• 05:10 – What advice would you give to Scouts when buying entry level walking boots?
• 07:02 – What is the best tip you were ever given about kit for hiking or camping?
• 07:31 – What makes a good waterproof jacket?
• 09:51 – How do I redeem my discount at GO Outdoors?
• 10:29 – We want to make a group order – how do we do this?
• 10:54 – What would you consider when buying a tent for a group of Scouts?
• 12:33 – We’re about to go on a week-long camp – what should we have spares of?
• 14:27 – What are your top tips for maintaining older tents?
• 16:03 – Do you stock any kids’ specific equipment for Cubs or Beavers spending the night away?
• 18:23 – On a week-long camp, what type of gas do you need to cook on and run electrical items?
