Summer work adventures …since 1969
facebook twitter

Camp America participants will automatically gain access to the forum when they reach the Ready To Place status. Until then, the forum and its contents are read only. When an applicant reaches the RTP stage, accessing the Participant Zone will automatically create a forum login and users can begin posting and replying to forum content.

About Us

Whatever your skills or special talents, there's a place for you to use them on summer camp! There are four different positions available and each one offers the chance to get involved...

Parent's Page

If you're wondering about what the Camp America programme is all about, you should head on over here to find out…

FAQ • Search
 
View unanswered posts | View active topics It is currently 18 Jun 2013, 22:03

Board index » Summer of '09 » General

All times are UTC [ DST ]



Reply to topic  Page 2 of 3
  [ 40 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3  Next
Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
 rusack, holdall or suitcase? 
Author Message
Emily3861

Joined: 08 Dec 2008, 18:55
Posts: 408
Post 
haha, does any1 know if we need like boots? u know like hiking boots? like builders doc martin type things, coz i dnt have any but would neva wear them otherwise so i wud only get them if i got placed.?
16 Jun 2009, 13:31
Profile
Laura2799

Joined: 15 Jan 2008, 18:42
Posts: 10395
Location: Hampshire
Post 
Don't bother. Unless you're going to hiking up mountains etc it's not really worth it. I didn't take mine to camp last and was fine. Just make sure you've got some good, sturdy trainers :) If you decide you really need them, I'm sure you can get some out there.

_________________
Phoenix

Image

CA Interviewer
2009-2011, 2012 - Skylark Ranch (CA), UC, Unit Leader ('11, '12)
2008 - Camp Hoffman (RI), Unit Counselor
16 Jun 2009, 17:24
Profile
Emily3861

Joined: 08 Dec 2008, 18:55
Posts: 408
Post 
ok kwl thanks. i was hoping you would say i dont have to buy them. dno wot you mean by sturdy trainers tho?
maybe i need to buy a pair now tinking on it
16 Jun 2009, 17:45
Profile
Maria3924

Joined: 14 Feb 2009, 11:21
Posts: 24
Location: Greenock, Scotland !
Post 
Hiya, a was thinkin on buying a suitcase like a trolley one, anyone got an idea of a good size to get?
16 Jun 2009, 21:08
Profile YIM WWW
Emily3861

Joined: 08 Dec 2008, 18:55
Posts: 408
Post 
i havent got a clue, i dont tink we need 2 take much to camp wid us tho so u shudnt need like a real huge 1?
16 Jun 2009, 21:15
Profile
Maria3924

Joined: 14 Feb 2009, 11:21
Posts: 24
Location: Greenock, Scotland !
Post 
Awrite thanks, ma dad was tellin me to take a 26in one but a think that might be a bit to big ha!
16 Jun 2009, 21:19
Profile YIM WWW
Emily3861

Joined: 08 Dec 2008, 18:55
Posts: 408
Post 
haha yer, im taking a holdal on wheels, not guna be majorly big cz the only things im takin r like pants, socks, t's and boardies so, they dnt take an awful lota room. dno wot im doin bout my sleepin bg think i mite try and squeese it in too!
16 Jun 2009, 21:29
Profile
Maria3924

Joined: 14 Feb 2009, 11:21
Posts: 24
Location: Greenock, Scotland !
Post 
now thinkin of gettin a rucksack instead of a trolley case ha! Anyone know any good ones a could get?
16 Jun 2009, 22:35
Profile YIM WWW
Kayleigh3678

Joined: 24 Mar 2009, 15:24
Posts: 1472
Location: Kent & Coventry
Post 
Try ebay!

_________________
Image
16 Jun 2009, 22:39
Profile
Kayleigh3678

Joined: 24 Mar 2009, 15:24
Posts: 1472
Location: Kent & Coventry
Post 
I got both of mine from there cheap:D

_________________
Image
16 Jun 2009, 22:40
Profile
Emily3861

Joined: 08 Dec 2008, 18:55
Posts: 408
Post 
ive neva had a rucksack so my information is limited and my advice wouldnt be much help soz. lol. but apparently u can get um fitted to ur particular body shaoe which sounds cool. go to millets or something. they r always quite cheap for camping stuff!
17 Jun 2009, 07:44
Profile
Sophie7340

Joined: 11 Mar 2009, 14:51
Posts: 318
Location: East Sussex
Post 
Some questions about rucksacks:

Do they go in the cargo hold of the plane?

How do you intend to lock or secure them!?

xx

_________________
Image

Now read....foul peasant!
23 Jun 2009, 13:31
Profile
Emily3861

Joined: 08 Dec 2008, 18:55
Posts: 408
Post 
um, they will go in the bottom of the plane yer wid all the suitcases and that. they wud b too big and too heavy to count as hand luggage. just put a padlock on it? but dont loose the keys lol!
23 Jun 2009, 13:32
Profile
Ailsa9309

Joined: 17 Dec 2008, 18:09
Posts: 1452
Location: UK - CAFAC outdoor pursuits advisor
Post 
Yes, of course they go in the cargo hold. Doesn't all check luggage go there?

I'm just doing mine up normally.

_________________
Image
23 Jun 2009, 13:33
Profile YIM
Laura2799

Joined: 15 Jan 2008, 18:42
Posts: 10395
Location: Hampshire
Post 
Emily3861 wrote:
um, they will go in the bottom of the plane yer wid all the suitcases and that. they wud b too big and too heavy to count as hand luggage. just put a padlock on it? but dont loose the keys lol!


Don't do this - it's pointless security people might want to check the bag, and then they'd break the locks. You can get some TSA approved ones - or other people have talked about just using cable ties etc. Or some people have a raincover/bag that the backpack will go inside for flights etc.

_________________
Phoenix

Image

CA Interviewer
2009-2011, 2012 - Skylark Ranch (CA), UC, Unit Leader ('11, '12)
2008 - Camp Hoffman (RI), Unit Counselor
23 Jun 2009, 13:56
Profile
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Reply to topic   Page 2 of 3
  [ 40 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3  Next

Board index » Summer of '09 » General

All times are UTC [ DST ]

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group.