WHAT TO TAKE INTO PRISON?
What items are allow in prison? What should you pack in your prison bag if you are going to prison? Read more below
WHAT TO TAKE TO PRISON

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU INTO PRISON
What to take with you to Prison
Once you know you’re heading into Prison, it is vital that you prepare a prison bag if you have this opportunity. Although all new prisoners will be required to wear prison issue uniform at first (grey joggers, grey t-shirt, grey jumper) after a period of time, you will be given items that you brought with you into prison.
You need to make yourself as comfortable as possible in prison, it really helps. You may be without your items for a couple of weeks whilst they get processed or until your ‘enhanced’ (will cover later).
Here are some of the items that you should definitely pack in your prison bag to take with you:
- Duffle Bag/Gym Bag to put the items in
- Underwear / Socks
- Dressing Gown
- Towel
- Flip-flops (A Must, The Shower Floor is Disgusting)
- Earplugs (Induction unit can be extremely loud and constant door banging)
- 2 pairs of trainers, especially if you’re planning on going to the gym
- Books, Puzzle games like Sudoku, Word Search, Crosswords
- Envelopes, Writing Paper, Pens, Pencils, Stamps
- Photos of your loved ones
- Watch under £50
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant) NO AEROSOL SPRAYS or Alcohol based.
- Electric Shaver
- Wedding Ring
- Address Book
- Calendar
- CD Player / Stereo / Earphones
- Gloves / Scarf
Prison Clothing Limits
- The prison does have limits on garments that you are allowed to be on your Prop Card (property card). Socks and Pants don’t normally count towards a prop limit.
9 Lower Garments which includes shorts, trousers, jeans and joggers - 15 Upper Garments which includes t-shirts and jumpers
- 1 Jacket/Coat
- 10 Pairs of Socks, Unlimited Underwear
- 3 Pairs of Shoes/Trainers
What clothing is not allowed
- No items of clothing with a hood
- Black or White clothing is usually not allowed they say you could be mistaken as a member of staff
- No camouflaged clothing
- Uniform or military
- Team or Football shirts which includes most sports such as rugby, hockey or basketball
- No offensive clothing with slogans or motifs
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