Summer hill-walking kit list

(adapted from Mountaineering Scotland)

  • Rucksack - about 25-35 litres

  • Walking boots or approach shoes/hiking trainers (with soles which will grip on rock, grass and mud)

  • Waterproof jacket (with hood)

  • Waterproof over trousers

  • General trekking trousers (not jeans or cotton material)

  • Synthetic/merino base layer top (avoid cotton)

  • Warm fleece top

  • Gaiters (optional)

  • Compass

  • Map (waterproof or in waterproof case)

  • Emergency survival bag/bivvy bag and/or group shelter

  • Whistle

  • First Aid Kit + tick tweezers

  • Torch (preferably a head torch)

  • Mobile phone (in waterproof case)

  • Warm hat 

  • Gloves (several pairs are useful)

  • Spare layer e.g. fleece top/synthetic down jacket

  • Food & Drink.

  • A bag to carry home any rubbish

  • Consider taking a sunhat/cap/sunglasses, and applying suncream, depending on conditions.

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