Spring, summer, and autumn kit list

Essentials

Walking boots - Comfortable, waterproof, support the ankle and good grip. Trail shoes are acceptable, but you might get wet feet!

Socks - Woollen or merino walking socks are a good option.

Walking trousers - Quick drying walking trousers (not jeans!).

Waterproof over trousers - Preferably with full length zips so they can easily be taken off and on.

Base layer - T-shirt or shirt next to your skin, should be breathable product like merino. Avoid cotton as this holds moisture.

Mid Layer - Comfortable fleece.

Extra warm layer - Fleece or insulating jacket.

Waterproof jacket - With built in hood.

Gloves - Two pairs in case one gets wet.

Warm hat - A buff can be useful too.

Rucksack - A comfortable 30/40 litre day sack.

Head Torch - With new batteries and spares.

Dry bags / bin bags - A rubble sack or dry bags do a great job of keeping your kit dry. We recommend.

Midge net / spray - Depending on time of year (midge season typically June through to end of September, any slight wind and there will be no midges!)

Sun cream and sunglasses - Depending on forecast!

Sun hat - Depending on forecast!

Food - Enough for your event, you will burn a lot of calories on big hill days so additional snack bars are good too.

Drink - At least a litre. Take a flask for cold days. We recommend a filter water bottle so you can pick up water as you go.

Personal items - Anything you would normally take with you for a day in the hills: toiletries, phone, binoculars, camera etc

Optional

Walking poles - Great to take the strain off your knees

Compass (if you are booked on one of our courses) - We recommend.

Gaiters - Come in to their own in boggy areas.

Foldable sit mat - Because no one wants a wet bum whilst enjoying their lunch!!

Waterproof case for mobile phone - We recommend.

Personal first aid kit - We recommend.