CAPPANALEA Outdoor Education Centre

What to bring.

• Old Warm clothing: Old is an important word here. Its quite possible you may get just a little bit of mud on your clothes.  Tracksuits and fleece are always a goob bet. They will keep you much warmer than jeans and other heavy natural fibers and they dry out quickly too.
   
• Swimming togs: Or at least something you don't mind getting wet. We will provide wetsuits but its always nicer for you if you have a long sleaved top to wear underneath as this keeps you a little warmer. A towel is also handy for when we get off the water.
   
• Heavy socks: Lots of socks. Nothing nicer than putting on a nice warm dry pair.
   
• Footwear: If possible, a pair of sturdy walking boots are ideal to bring. If you don’t have any, a pair of runners is fine. A pair of wellingtons work too if you don't have boots. Best to bring two pairs of runners – an old pair for water-based activities and one to keep dry. Also, open-toe shoes are not appropriate for our activities.
   
• Waterproof Jacket and Trousers: Unfortunatley the Irish weather isn't very dependable so something to keep you dry is very useful. We have a supply of jackets and waterproof trousers here but your own may be a bit more comfortable.
   
• Woolly Hat and Gloves: You may not use these, but you will be delighted that you brought them if it gets a bit cold outside.
   
• Evening Time: You will need a change of dry clothes and shoes for the evening time.
   
• Plastic Bags: As you may have a lot of wet gear at the end of your stay, it is best to bring spare plastic bags to put this gear in when you are packing to go home.
   
• Insect Repellent and Sunscreen: Two must have items - especially if you are visiting us during the summer months.
   
• Other items: Torch, batteries, Flask
   
• Sleeping bag: Required for all courses which involve camping - including EXPLORE Course.