Choose the packing order
Put away equipment you no longer need first. Keep drinking water, a snack, hand-cleaning supplies and suitable clothing accessible. If rain affects packing, separate damp equipment and plan where it will be dried promptly at home.
Give everyone a defined job
One person can manage bedding, another the kitchen and another the final small-item sweep. Keep children supervised and out of vehicle-loading areas. Avoid blocking neighbouring pitches while sorting bags.
A final walk around catches the small things.
Use a final pass
| Area | What to check |
|---|---|
| Sleeping area | Pegs, pole sections and small personal items |
| Table and cooking area | Utensils, food fragments and waste |
| Storage and vehicle | Lockers emptied; keys and essential documents accessible |
| Facilities | Waste handled through the approved arrangement |
| Whole pitch | Nothing left behind and no unresolved fire or equipment hazard |
Leave useful information
Tell staff about broken facilities or a problem the next visitor needs addressed. Record your own pitch notes for future trips. Leave No Trace’s consideration guidance also applies during departure: keep noise low and shared routes clear.
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