SUMMER KIT LIST

Glencoe fashion. May 07

This is a comprehensive and reccomended kit list for walking in the mountains in Spring/Summer and Autumn. We highly recommend you bring all that is listed below. If you turn up to a course or day out for the mountains and we feel you are not equiped properly we have the right to refuse to take you. This is for your own safety and enjoyment.

  • 3 season mountain boots - no trainers
  • good quality walking socks
  • waterproof and breathable jacket (with a hood)
  • waterproof and breathable over trousers
  • 'wicking' base layer- cotton will stay wet and cold when you sweat
  • fleece or wool mid layer
  • spare fleece/wool jacket (in addition to the one above)
  • warm gloves and spares (they will get wet and cold when it rains)
  • warm hat
  • 30 litre rucsac with a waterproof rucsac liner - rucsacs aren't waterproof
  • plastic survival bag
  • small first aid kit with blister plasters and any medication you normally take
  • small head torch
  • Food and drink for the day incl high energy drinks
  • Waterbottle and/or flask
  • sun hat
  • sunglasses
  • sunbloc

 

OPTIONAL

 

  • gaiters
  • walking poles