Kit list for Bushcraft Canoe Scotland River Spey Expedition

• Water-proof jacket and trousers, fleece/jumpers, hat, gloves, scarf, a thermal baselayer can be useful year round
• Long trousers and sleeves - recommended to protect you from brambles and midge and tick bites (recommended)
• (In Scotland, May - Sept) - Insect repellent (non-deet) and midge headnet (strongly recommended)
• Cup
• Any medication you may need
• Hand sanitiser
• Toilet paper and any needed sanitary product + ziplock bag
• Canoe dry bags (e.g. 30L) to waterproof kit
• Trainers or canoe shoes
• Shoes for dry land
• Sunglasses
• Sun screen
• Firesteel (optional)
• Sheath knife (optional)
• Mess tin or bowl + scourer/s
• Cutlery
• Tent, or hammock and tarp
• Roll mat
• Sleeping bag with appropriate grade for the season i.e. at least 3 or 4 season
• Torch (preferably head torch) with spare batteries.
• Breathable bivvy bag or cheap plastic tarp and cordage (recommended if you choose to stay in a shelter)