Kit list

• Walking boots or hiking shoes.
• Walking socks and liner socks. Wearing two pairs of socks helps prevent blisters. #
• A base layer that wicks away sweat and dries quickly.
• Walking trousers, that allow a full range of movement and dry quickly
• Fleece or alternative warm layer.
• Sun hat /peaked hats/bandanas for keeping the sun off
• Waterproof outer layers (Jacket and trousers). The top should ideally be breather able with a hood (ie Gore-Tex or similarly) #
• Warm hat or cap. #
• Gloves. #
• 25-45L Small Rucksack #
• Dry bag to pack your kit into to keep it dry (A good black bag will also do)
• Mobile phone – Find me someone who doesn’t leave home without one 😉
• Torch (head torches are best). #
• Spare batteries for camera/torch and any other device
• Cash/money (Not all pubs and cafes accept cards).
• Food – High energy, low weight snacks are ideal.
• Any medication that you personally require, inhalers or Anti-histamines/Anti-Allergy Medication #

• 25-45L Small Rucksack. #
• Water bottle ‐ 1-2 litre. #
• Food – High energy, low weight snacks are ideal.
• Waterproof outer layers (Jacket and trousers). The top should ideally be breather able with a hood (ie Gore-Tex or similarly) #
• Warm hat or cap. #
• Gloves. #
• Dry bag to pack your kit into to keep it dry (A good black plastic bin liner will also do)
• Emergency pealess whistle (One is often integrated into good rucksacks).
• Mobile phone
• Torch (head torches are best). #
• Spare batteries for phone/camera/torch and any other device
• Cash/money (Not all pubs and cafes accept cards).
• Any medication that you personally require, inhalers or Anti-histamines/Anti-Allergy Medication #

• Gaiters.
• Camera/film/memory card
• Sunglasses.
• Hiking poles.
• Feminine hygiene products.
• Toilet paper.
• Sunblock.
• Lip balm/chapstick.
• Insect repellent.

• Walking boots or hiking shoes. These should be waterproof relatively stiff, with a good sole and fit you well. #
• Walking socks and liner socks. Wearing two pairs of socks helps prevent blisters.
• Thermal and long-sleeved tops for base layers these should be Merino Wool or any synthetic material that has wicking properties and are easier to dry. #
• Thermal bottoms/long johns if you feel the cold – again these want to be merino wool or wicking synthetic. But beware of overheating!
• Walking trousers, that allow a full range of movement and ideally some wind resistance and quick to dry.
• Breathable fleece/mid-layer. #
• Something to keep you insulated when temperatures plummet such as a fleece or down or synthetic filled jacket. Ideal to put on when you need to stop.
• Waterproof outer layers (Jacket and trousers). The top should ideally be breather able with a hood (ie Gore-Tex or similarly).#
• Scarf, neck warmer or Buff
• Warm hat (Wind or waterproof as a bonus)#
• Water-resistant gloves (or take a spare pair)#

• 35-55L Rucksack. (A large rucksack in winter means you can carry more layers and the heavier gear winter demands)#
• Water bottle ‐ 1-2 litre. #
• Emergency pealess whistle (One is often integrated into good rucksacks).#
• Mobile phone
• Torch (head torches are best).#
• Spare batteries for camera/torch and any other device
• Dry bag to pack your kit into to keep it dry (A good black bag will also do)
• Food – High energy, low weight snacks are ideal.
• Any medication that you personally require, inhalers or Anti-histamines/Anti-Allergy Medication #
• Spending money (Not all pubs and cafes accept cards).
• Personal first aid kit

• Gaiters.
• Spare socks.
• Flask with hot fluids – Who doesn’t love a warm drink in the cold?
• Camera/film/memory card.
• Sunglasses.
• Hiking poles.
• Sun hat /peaked hats/bandanas for keeping the sun off
• Feminine hygiene products.
• Toilet paper.
• Sun block.
• Lip balm/chap stick.
• Plastic survival bags they weight and cost very little and are invaluable in times of need.

Travelling light is much less of a hassle, so do not bring things you can do without. If you need to wear jewellery, keep it simple and inexpensive.

Essentially, if you don’t need it, don’t bring it.

• Night clothes
• Full set of comfortable clothes for relaxing in.
• Towel.
• Wash kit (there’s no hotel soaps etc.)
• Comfortable shoes for around the accommodation.

• Earplugs, some people can be loud sleepers.
• Eye mask/blinds for sleeping.
• Tupperware for your sandwiches.
• Music/headphones/kindle/books for the journey
• Alarm clock, watch
• Alcohol. If you want an alcoholic drink on a Friday or Saturday you will need to bring a drink of your choice. Options to buy drinks locally don’t always exist.