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The following is a list of gear which you can use to plan your walking in the mountains. It does not claim to be fully comprehensive as only you can decide on the basis of the route and the time of year what you really need to take. But it is a useful starting point that you alter to suit yourself.

  • Adjust your backpack for comfortable carrying and in particular so that on steep climbs you are not balanced backwards by the weight
  • Use waist and shoulder adjustments to shift weight during day
  • Pack your backpack carefully with heavier items on top
  • Check and maintain your equipment before every walk
Walking Boots loop stitched socks plus liner socks (always wear 2 pairs of socks with your walking boots to reduce friction on your skin) + spares of each pair.
Gaiters Fleece trousers in cold weather / lightweight quick drying in warm weather
wickable underwear as layer next to the skin (+ spare set ?) Long Sleeve Shirt - choose suitable weight for weather conditions
Waterproof/Breathable over trousers Waterproof/Breathable Jacket
HAT warm, windproof, waterproof in winter: sun protection in summer - make sure it does not restrict your vision. Windstopper Fleece Face Mask
Head Band windproof fleece inner jacket
spare clothing in backpack spare clothing to change into at end of walk
Survival Bag First Aid Kit
Backpack with Raincover or inner waterproof liner bag to keep gear dry Swiss Type Knife
midge head net - midge spray / cream Sunglasses / goggles
Sleeping Bag / Bivi / Bothy insulation mat
Map (check that the map covers all the sections of the route) Map Case - you won't be able to read it if its soggy ! Compass
packed lunch Thermos Flask / Insulated Mug
pencil & card for notes
pack of emergency food Water Bottle / bottle carrier
Toilet Paper / tissues Chapstick
Pack Towel lightweight trekking pole or two - useful for up & down hills and steadying you on rough or wet terrain
emergency strobe light / distress flares whistle - international distress signal 6 blasts repeated with an interval of one minute between each series of 6 blasts- 3 are the reply
Ice Axe blister kit
spare spectacles contact lens case & liquid plus your spectacles as a backup
Sunscreen (even in Winter particularly if snow and sun combined). Torch / flashlight (spare batteries & bulb) international distress signal 6 flashes repeated with an interval of one minute between each series of 6 flashes - 3 are the reply
altimeter / barometer Watch
spare coins for telephone mobile phone - in emergency in the U.K. dial 999 (mobiles & landlines) or 112 (mobiles only) you do not require coins to dial the emergency number from a public telephone in the UK
Camera (spare film), mini tripod, padded carrying case Binoculars, padded carrying case
pedometer
 

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