Essential – for safety reasons, these items are a must:
- Suitable Rucksack (30 to 35-litres size) that has padded-out straps and a waistband that can be adjusted for comfort
- Waterproof stuffsacs or suitable polythene bag – to keep your essentials dry in poor weather
- Hydration – Water bottle(s) or water bladder-type with hose and mouthpiece
- Strong Waterproof Walking Boots
- Gaiters
- Hot/Cold Drink
- Adequate Food for the Duration of the Hike
- Emergency Rations i.e., Sweets, Chocolate
- Map & Compass
- Whistle attached to the outside of your rucksack
- Head Torch & Spare Batteries
- Basic First Aid Kit (with the addition of gloves, masks, and hand sanitiser)
- Survival Bag
- Essential – Protection against wet and cold:
- Suitable Warm Clothing – Denim is unsuitable because it is very absorbent and slow to dry
- Hat & Gloves
- Waterproof Jacket
- Waterproof Over Trousers
- Spare Change of Dry Clothing (Fleece, leggings, Socks)
Essential – Protection from extremes of sunshine and heat
- Sun cream, factor 20 or stronger
- Sunglasses (category 3)
- Lip salve
- Brimmed sun hat
Desirable – these items add to your comfort and safety on the mountains
- Two telescopic walking poles or sticks
- Buff
- Phone with mapping app – fully charged
- GPS device and spare batteries
- Penknife or multi-tool
Those deemed to be ill-prepared for the mountains may be turned back
