Winter kit list

(adapted from Mountaineering Scotland)

To wear:

• Warm/windproof trousers

• Thermal long johns

• Thermal top

• Fleece top

• Rigid-soled winter boots, with appropriate socks

• Gaiters (optional)

• Warm hat

• Gloves or mitts

To carry:

• Rucksack - about 45 litres

• Waterproof jacket (with hood)

• Waterproof over-trousers

• Spare layer e.g. fleece top

• Spare gloves/mitts (at least two pairs)

• Spare hat

• Compass

• Map (waterproof or in waterproof case)

• Watch

• Torch (preferably a head torch)

• Spare batteries for the torch - or, preferably, a spare headtorch

• Emergency survival bag (polythene is OK) and/or Group Shelter

• Whistle

• First Aid Kit (small)

• Food and drink

• Hot drink in a thermos flask

• Spare high energy foods (e.g. sweets or chocolate)

• Mobile phone

You might need the following depending on the conditions

• Ice axe

• Crampons

• Sun cream

• Sunglasses – sometimes the sun does shine in winter!

• Goggles – essential for navigation in some conditions

• Walking poles (optional)