| Items with a background coloured like this are normally carried by the walk leader. |
|
ITEM |
Hill walking in winter, all walks in bad weather |
Hill walking in summer, all walks in unpredictable weather |
Summer non-hill walking |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Walking boots |
Essential |
Essential |
Essential |
|
Thick socks |
Essential |
Essential |
Essential |
|
Spare dry socks |
Preferred |
Preferred |
Optional |
|
Waterproof jacket |
Essential |
Essential |
Preferred |
|
Waterproof leggings |
Essential |
Essential |
Optional |
|
Gaiters |
Essential |
Optional |
Optional |
|
Winter hat |
Essential |
Preferred |
Not necessary |
|
Sun hat |
Not necessary |
Preferred |
Preferred |
|
Gloves |
Essential |
Preferred |
Not necessary |
|
Extra layers |
Essential |
Essential |
Preferred |
|
Survival bag |
Essential |
Essential |
Preferred |
|
Bothy bag |
Preferred |
Not necessary |
Not necessary |
|
Whistle |
Essential |
Essential |
Preferred |
|
First aid kit |
Essential |
Essential |
Essential |
|
Map |
Essential |
Essential |
Essential |
|
Map carrying case |
Essential |
Essential |
Preferred |
|
Compass |
Essential |
Essential |
Essential |
|
Food |
Essential |
Essential |
Essential |
|
Spare high energy food |
Essential |
Preferred |
Optional |
|
Cold drink |
Essential |
Essential |
Essential |
|
Hot drink |
Preferred |
Optional |
Not necessary |
|
Towel |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
|
Suntan lotion |
Not necessary |
Preferred |
Preferred |
|
Change of clothes |
Preferred |
Optional |
Optional |
|
Sit mat |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
|
Insect repellent |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
|
Torch |
Preferred |
Preferred |
Optional |