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Overnight Kit list

Summer
Wear, carry and gear as per your chosen course (i.e. Summer rock climbing, scrambling or hill and mountain walking).
   
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Sleeping bag - 2 season as a minimum.
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Bivvy bag - full length breathable bag e.g. Gore-tex or Rab survival zone. Could use 6' x 3' orange survival bag (costs £3 and a nights sleep!).
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Karrimat - Good thickness. Full or 3/4 length.
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Mug, Bowl and Spoon
O Stove - Any fuel system will do. Gas or Petrol are best.
O Pan - 1 litre pan with tin foil lid.
O Food - High fat and protein for dinner. High carb. for breakfast.
O Water carrier - Old 2 litre pop bottle is ideal.
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Toothbrush - Paste poured onto bristles and covered in cling film - essential for 1 night!
Winter
Wear, carry and gear as per Winter mountaineering kit list.
   
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Sleeping bag - 4season as a minimum.
O
Bivvy bag - full length breathable bag e.g. Gore-tex or Rab survival zone.
O
Karrimats- 2 mats essential for sufficient warmth. Good thickness. Full or 3/4 length.
O
Mug, Bowl and Spoon
O
Stove - A petrol stove is best for melting water with gas second. Use no other fuel system.
O
Pan - 1 litre pan with tin foil lid.
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Food - High fat and protein for dinner. High carb. for breakfast.
O
Toothbrush - Paste poured onto bristles and covered in cling film - essential for 1 night!