Packing list

Choose the season and the weather and the list appears layer by layer. Tick it, print it, stick it on the fridge.

Season
Today's weather
Autumn forest school kit: rain suit, boots, wool base layer, fleece, spare socks

A rainy day in Autumn

Cool mornings, mild afternoons; rain arrives suddenly. A rain suit and spare socks should be in the bag every day.

Base layer

Mid layer

Outer layer

Feet

Head and hands

In the bag

Write your child's name on every item; in the forest everything looks the same.

Four rules for dressing right

  • No cotton

    The layer next to the skin should be wool or synthetic; cotton chills when wet.

  • Three thin layers

    Three thin layers instead of one thick coat: one comes off when the weather changes.

  • One size up

    Boots one size up; a foot squeezed with thick socks gets cold quickly.

  • Let them dress themselves

    Big zips, velcro, wide gloves: in the morning everyone dresses at once.

Read the layering guide