# Wogglebox > Wogglebox is Scout-first equipment management software for volunteer-led organisations. It helps groups track shared kit, manage bookings and returns, handle uniform stock, log repairs, schedule inspections and coordinate role-based access. It is designed to work alongside Online Scout Manager rather than replace it. Scout groups remain Wogglebox's core audience. The same practical equipment workflows can also suit Girlguiding units, DofE groups, Air Cadet and Sea Cadet units, schools, sports clubs, outdoor education providers and other volunteer organisations. ## Core capabilities - Equipment inventory with categories, quantities, conditions, images and structured storage locations - Multi-item bookings, returns, overdue detection and calendar availability - Public equipment request lists for people who do not need a Wogglebox account - QR labels and scan-to-book workflows - Uniform stock, allocation and public parent request workflows - Repair timelines, comments, images and item availability protection - Recurring equipment inspection schedules and linked repair creation - Serialised child-unit tracking for individually labelled equipment - Reusable Equipment Kits and custom printable checklists - PDF guides, manuals and parts lists attached to inventory items (Wogglebox+ groups attach them; every member, on every tier, can view and download) - Role-based access for Group Admin, Quartermaster, Leader and Viewer roles - CSV, Excel and best-effort Online Scout Manager PDF import ## Positioning Wogglebox complements Online Scout Manager. OSM handles programme planning, member records, badges and wider Scout administration. Wogglebox focuses on the equipment, uniform, booking, repair and inspection layer. Wogglebox does not replace official membership, safeguarding, compliance, servicing or statutory inspection systems. It helps organisations manage the local operational record around shared equipment. ## Audiences - UK Scout groups and districts - International Scout organisations - Girlguiding units, districts and activity centres - DofE groups, schools and expedition centres - Air Cadet squadrons and Sea Cadet units - Schools, colleges and outdoor education teams - Sports clubs, charities and community organisations ## Key pages - [Homepage](https://wogglebox.app): Product overview and primary registration path - [Scout Quartermaster Software](https://wogglebox.app/scout-quartermaster-software): Scout-specific quartermaster landing page - [Guide](https://wogglebox.app/guide): Detailed feature and workflow guide - [Pricing](https://wogglebox.app/pricing): Free and Wogglebox+ plan comparison - [Resources](https://wogglebox.app/resources): Practical equipment-management guides - [Beyond Scouting](https://wogglebox.app/resources/equipment-management-software-for-youth-organisations): Uses for DofE, cadets, Girlguiding, schools and other organisations - [Community Reviews](https://wogglebox.app/community/reviews): Public equipment reviews from volunteer users - [Roadmap](https://wogglebox.app/product-roadmap): Public product roadmap - [Register](https://wogglebox.app/register): Request a Wogglebox group - [Contact](https://wogglebox.app/contact): Questions, support and feedback - [Privacy](https://wogglebox.app/privacy): Data handling and privacy - [Terms](https://wogglebox.app/terms): Terms of use ## Resource articles - [Keep Tent Pitching Guides and Equipment Manuals With the Kit Itself](https://wogglebox.app/resources/attach-manuals-and-pitching-guides-to-scout-equipment): How to attach PDF manuals, parts lists and pitching guides to inventory items in Wogglebox, so the paperwork never goes missing — and why viewing them is never locked behind a paywall. - [How to Print Custom-Sized QR Labels for Scout Equipment](https://wogglebox.app/resources/custom-sized-qr-labels-for-scout-equipment): A practical guide to custom label sizing in Wogglebox — when the built-in presets aren't right, how portrait labels help with box sides and hanging kit pouches, and how to keep QR codes scannable. - [How Explorer and DofE Groups Can Lend Expedition Kit Without the WhatsApp Chase](https://wogglebox.app/resources/explorer-dofe-expedition-equipment-booking-requests): A practical guide to using public equipment booking requests for Explorer Scouts, DofE participants and families who need tents, rucksacks, stoves and other expedition kit. - [Public Equipment Booking Requests for Scout Districts, DofE Groups and Youth Organisations](https://wogglebox.app/resources/public-equipment-booking-system-for-youth-organisations): How a public equipment booking request page can help Scout districts, groups, DofE centres, cadets, schools and youth organisations lend kit without turning WhatsApp into the booking system. - [Public Equipment Booking System for Scout Groups](https://wogglebox.app/resources/public-equipment-booking-system-for-scout-groups): Learn how Scout groups, districts and youth organisations can publish equipment lists, accept booking requests online and approve them safely with Wogglebox. - [Equipment Management Software for Youth Organisations](https://wogglebox.app/resources/equipment-management-software-for-youth-organisations): Discover how DofE groups, cadet units, Girlguiding, schools, sports clubs and community organisations can manage shared equipment with Wogglebox. - [Scout Summer Camp Logistics: How to Keep Kit, Bookings and Repairs Under Control](https://wogglebox.app/resources/scout-summer-camp-logistics-with-wogglebox): Plan Scout summer camp equipment logistics with Wogglebox. Use live inventory, bookings, QR labels, Equipment Kits, printable checklists, images and repair logs to keep camp kit organised before, during and after camp. - [How to Organise Scout Group Inventory with Categories and Sub-categories](https://wogglebox.app/resources/organise-scout-inventory-categories-subcategories): A practical guide to organising Scout group equipment, uniform, badges and stores using clear categories, sub-categories and simple inventory habits. - [Printable Scout Camp Checklists: A Simpler Way to Pack, Return and Audit Group Kit](https://wogglebox.app/resources/custom-printable-checklists-for-scout-groups): Create printable Scout equipment checklists for camps, stock-takes, inspections and returns with Wogglebox+. Turn your inventory into practical, print-ready sheets for real volunteers. - [Why adding photos to your Scout group inventory saves time, confusion and lost kit](https://wogglebox.app/resources/why-inventory-photos-save-time): A practical guide for Scout leaders and quartermasters on using inventory photos to identify kit, record condition, reduce booking mistakes and help volunteers find the right equipment quickly. - [Scout Equipment Inspections: How to Keep Group Kit Safe, Ready and Camp-Proof](https://wogglebox.app/resources/scout-equipment-inspection-schedules): A practical guide to Scout equipment inspection schedules, repair tracking and kit maintenance for tents, stoves, patrol boxes and group inventory. - [How to Build a Reusable Scout Camp Kit List](https://wogglebox.app/resources/reusable-scout-camp-kit-list): A practical guide to creating reusable Scout camp kit lists, from kitchen kits and first aid bags to pioneering sets, patrol boxes and Wogglebox Equipment Kits. - [How QR Code Labels Can Make Scout Equipment Management Easier](https://wogglebox.app/resources/qr-code-labels-for-scout-equipment): A practical guide to using QR code labels for Scout equipment management, from reducing mystery boxes to preparing for stronger inspection, repair and maintenance workflows. - [Scout equipment repair log: how to track damaged kit properly](https://wogglebox.app/resources/scout-equipment-repair-log): A practical guide for Scout leaders and quartermasters on tracking damaged kit, repair notes, serialised equipment, photos and repair history without relying on memory or WhatsApp. - [Online Scout Manager and Wogglebox: how to use them together](https://wogglebox.app/resources/osm-and-wogglebox-using-them-together): OSM is brilliant at programme and member admin. Wogglebox handles the equipment, uniform, and bookings side. Here is how the two tools fit together for Scout groups. ## Pricing - **Free**: £0 per group. Core inventory, bookings, repairs and team access with practical limits. - **Wogglebox+**: £49/year Early Supporter Price or $59/year Early Supporter Price for new upgrades while the Early Supporter Price is available. Existing Founder groups keep their original rate. - Pricing and included features are maintained on the public pricing page and in Wogglebox's subscription configuration. ## Technology and operation - Next.js, React and TypeScript - Supabase PostgreSQL, Auth and Storage - Hosted on Vercel with EU-region infrastructure - Google, Microsoft and email/password authentication - Built and maintained by a Scout leader with ongoing community testing and feedback ## Naming - Product name: **Wogglebox** - Domain: **wogglebox.app** - Category: Scout equipment management software; volunteer equipment management software - Spelling: one word, capital W as a proper noun. Do not write "WoggleBox" or "Woggle Box".