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First of all your clothing...
"Make sure you wear sufficient layers.'
- Base layers or thermal underwear (depending on the weather)
- Breathable short sleeve/long sleeve tees
- Micro Fleece
- Full zip fleece
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Hat & gloves
Not forgetting the all important footwear...
"Comfort is a must - remember you could be walking for several hours."
- A pair of walking boots or shoes depending on the terrain
- Walking socks (it's a good idea to take a spare pair)
Then of course you'll need a rucsack to carry your essentials
"These vary in size from 10 litres up to approx 30-40 litres."
- Rucsack liner
- Food and water
- First aid kit (just in case!)
- Map & compass
- Pair of walking poles
There's probably a few other items that you may want to add to your list - head torch, spare clothing or even a sneaky bar of chocolate for that extra boost of energy - so tailor your kit to your own needs.
Happy walking!
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Ken Hirstwood
8 February 2009 (at 5:55pm)
Very good advice. However, too many people are all tooled up and think this makes them hillwalkers! Always; 1) know how to use your gear - a map and compass are no use if you cannot translate magnetic bearings to map bearings, and vice-versa; 2) be ready for the worst - weather is so changeable in the mountains; 3) know your limits - by all means build your capabilities, but do not overstretch yourself as that can lead to serious problems. Finally, forget the head torch. Walking is daylight is difficult enough without adding to the challenge and attempting to use very limited artificial light. Walking aids should be just that - aids - not somefhing that could lead you to a situation with which you cannot cope.
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