GEAR TO TAKE ON A TRIP
Day Trips
• Good back pack of adequate capacity
• Waterproof liner/dry bags for inside the pack, or pack cover
• Boots or strong shoes adequate for the terrain
• Walking clothes - shorts and top (quick dry and not cotton)
• Fleece or woollen jersey
• Wind and waterproof raincoat or parka.
• Overtrousers
• Sunhat and sunblock
• Warm hat or balaclava
• Gloves or mittens
• Food and snacks for the day
• Water, contained in bottles or water bladder
• First Aid Kit and personal medication
• Walking pole/s
• Torch and spare batteries
• Toilet paper and hand sanitiser
• Survival kit - to include: whistle, survival bag or blanket, waterproof matches, candle, notepad and pencil.
Overnight Trips
• All the above, plus:
• Change of dry clothing including socks
• Tent or fly
• Sleeping bag and sleeping bag liner
• Camping mat or lightweight air mattress
• Sufficient food for the trip plus a day's emergency rations
• Cooker and gas canister
• Billy/pot, plate, cup, eating utensils
• Toiletry necessities