{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"Nicola Hilliard, Creative Content Producer","standfirst":"From handy nightlights to space-saving gadgets, we\u0027ve asked volunteers to recommend the things that you might not think to take for your next Scout overnight adventure.  \n \nWhether you\u2019re camping or staying indoors, we\u2019ve put together a list of some of the more unexpected, but practical items, for your Night\u2019s Away event.  ","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EEating\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW42725772 BCX4\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body A\u0022\u003EMake personalised placemats before you go and laminate them to make sure everyone has somewhere to sit at the table. 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