Essential Equipment

• Layered Clothing – a few thin thermal layers are better than one thick layer
• Warm Trousers (not jeans)
• Strong Walking Boots
• Waterproof Jacket and Trousers
• Waterproof Gaiters. Useful over boots to keep out water, snow or mud.
• Warm Hat and Gloves
• Thermos Flask for hot drinks and a water bottle, 1ltr capacity is ideal.
• Daypack. 25ltr or 30ltr size ideal including polythene liner to keep contents waterproof. Should be large enough to comfortably hold all your personal gear.
• Personal First Aid Kit. It is very important that this should include; sun screen, a blister kit and any personal medication.
• Spare Clothing
• Recommended maximum daypack weight should not exceed 30lbs .

Optional Equipment

• Binoculars
• Camera

Personal Items

• Toiletry Articles
• Spare Clothing