Autumn Camp additional information

These are the knots and lashings that you should try and learn before camp. There are two factsheets for knots and lashings which may help you (click on the links below).

 

knots to learn
Reef knot	sheet bend
clove hitch	fig 8 knot
bowline	fishermans knot
sheep shank	marlin spike hitch
round turn 2 half hitches
lashings
square lashings
diagonal
sheers

 

LASHINGS

KNOTS

 

 

 

Autumn Camp
Kit List (Click for a downloadable version of this kit list in Word format)

 

Sleeping Kit

 

Sleeping bag with a minimum
of 2 blankets

Thermorest or kit mat

Woollen hat

Fleece

Long johns or jogging
bottoms

Bed socks

Torch

 

Activity Clothing

 

Walking boots

Wellingtons

Trainers for mess tent use
only

Gardening gloves that fit
correctly

Waterproof jacket and
trousers

Hat/cap

Fleece or jumper

 

General Camp Wear

 

Lightweight trousers – NO
JEANS

T-shirts

Wash kit

Towels

Tea towels

Warm Gloves

Plate

Mug

Bowl

Knife, fork and spoon
clearly marked

Penknife

Chair

 

 

Pioneer Badge requirements

1. 
   As a member of a group, take part in the following:
   

   1. 
      An indoor pioneering project, for example, constructing a guided missile launcher or chariot
      

   2. 
      An outdoor pioneering project, for example, building a monkey bridge, a raft, or parallel or aerial runway.
      

2. 
   Demonstrate the following:
   

   1. 
      A whipping or safe rope sealing.
      

   2. 
      A splice.
      

   3. 
      The correct way to coil and store a rope.
      

   4. 
      The use of simple blocks and tackle.
      

   5. 
      The use of levers to extract objects or move heavy weights.
      

   6. 
      Anchorages for firm and soft ground.
      

   7. 
      An understanding of the need for supervision and safety in pioneering projects.
      

3. 
   Name and tie at least 6 knots and 3 lashings useful in pioneering.