What kit will I need?
Spring and Summer essentials
Spring, summer and autumn hill walking in Scotland all start with the same basic kit, you just add or subtract warmth as required.
- Rucksack - about 30 litres
- Waterproof rucksack liner
- Boots or trail trainers with soles which will grip on rock, grass and mud
- Waterproof jacket (with hood)
- Waterproof overtrousers
- General trekking trousers (not jeans)
- T shirt (not cotton)
- Long sleeved top
- Gaiters (not always essential)
- Hat and gloves
- Spare layer e.g. fleece top
- Compass
- Map (waterproof or in waterproof case)
- Watch
- Torch (preferably a head torch)
- Food & Drink
- Emergency survival bag
- Whistle
- First Aid Kit (personal)
- Mobile phone
- Sunhat
- Sun cream
- Sunglasses
- Midge repellent & head net
Winter
Winter hill walking in Scotland is most definitely mountaineering and needs a little more kit.
- Rucksack - about 45 litres
- Waterproof rucksack liner
- Boots with stiff soles able to accept a crampon
- Waterproof jacket (with hood)
- Waterproof overtrousers
- Thermal trousers
- Thermal top
- Fleece top
- Gaiters
- Warm hat
- Gloves
- Spare gloves
- Spare layer e.g. fleece top
- Compass
- Map (waterproof or in waterproof case)
- Watch
- Torch (preferably a head torch)
- Spare head torch + batteries
- Food & Drink
- Spare food
- Emergency survival bag
- Bothy bag appropriate for size of group
- Whistle
- First Aid Kit (personal)
- Mobile phone
- Goggles
- Ice axe (and the skills to use it)
- Crampons (and the skills to use them)
If you are struggling for kit, particularly ice axes, crampons, tents, sleeping bags, mats and stoves, get in touch as I have some additional equipment that I can loan you. Please be aware if you damage wayymark outdoor loaned kit, you will be required to replace it.
Wild camping
If you are on a wild camping trip, all of the above (depending on which season) plus.
- Expedition rucksack - more than 45 litres
- Waterproof rucksack liner
- Tent
- Sleeping bag appropriate to the season
- Sleeping mat
- Stove with fuel
- Pot\utensils
- Mug
- Food
- Water carrying container
- Trowel & toilet paper
