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Chapter 8 of 30 · 1 min read

Outdoor Adventure Camp Equipment Lists and Gear Checks

Separate personal, group, safety and specialist gear, with a named person responsible for each item. Plan fit, checks, issue, maintenance and replacement. Confirm essential equipment before departure and explain clearly what campers must bring.

Separate personal gear, group gear, safety gear, and specialist equipment. Name who supplies, checks, carries, maintains, and replaces each item.

Provide a packing list with plain descriptions and examples, not unexplained technical terms. Tell customers what they may borrow and what must fit individually.

Inspect equipment through the manufacturer's instructions and the relevant qualified procedures. Record faults and remove unsafe items from use. Do not make unapproved repairs to life-safety equipment.

Plan for different sizes and access needs. A spare item is only useful if it fits the person and the activity. Do not assume one adult-size item covers every child.

Pack and store gear so staff can find essential items quickly. Keep private care information secure but available to the people who need it. Protect communication devices and critical supplies from likely conditions.

Budget for drying, cleaning, inspection, transport, storage, and replacement. Gear returned wet after a trip needs work before it is ready for the next group.

Your task: Run an equipment check using the actual packed kit, not a list of items still in a cupboard.

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Optional · Putting your plan into practice

Using Bookify for this goal

This part starts with your own planning and judgement. Use the guide and its worksheets to work through it with your team.

When you are ready to put your camp plan into a booking system, you can explore a sample camp in Bookify or see what the software can help you do.