Chelmsford YHA Group

Here are some guidelines for what you might want to take on a hostelling trip

• Tee shirts
  
• Warm shirts
  
• Jumper
  
• Trousers
  
• Shorts
  
• Underwear
  

• Towel
  
• Soap
  
• Toothbrush
  
• Toothpaste
  
• Shampoo
  
• Razor
  
• Comb
  
• Deodorant
  

• Money
  
• Cheque book
  
• Credit card
  
• YHA card
  
• YHA handbook
  
• Guide books
  
• Camera
  
• Pen & paper
  
• Address & phone list
  
• Mobile phone and charger
  

• Walking Boots (well walked in, with full ankle support)
  
• Walking socks
  
• Trainers or light shoes for evening
  
• Boot wax
  
• Spare laces
  

• Jacket
  
• Cagoule
  
• Overtrousers
  
• Gaiters
  
• Balaclava
  
• Gloves
  
• Sun glasses
  
• Sun Hat
  

• Rucksack
  
• Compass
  
• Maps
  
• Map case
  
• First Aid Kit (including blister plasters)
  
• Any medication required
  
• Sun cream
  
• Water bottle
  
• Whistle
  
• Torch & Batteries
  
• Sleeping bag (if required)
  
• Walking poles
  
• Spare warm clothing
  
• Survival bag or thermal blanket
  
• Plastic bags
  
• Snacks