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Summer Hill and Mountain Kit list

Wear
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Walking Boots - 3 season e.g. Scarpa SL, La Sportiva Trek.
 
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Gaitors - If the forecast is for rain.
 
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Trousers - Any man made or woollen material - not cotton.
 
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Base Layer - Wicking/thermal man made fabric or wool.
 
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Warm Layer - Any man made or woollen material - not cotton.
Carry
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Rucsac - Approx 45 litres and with waterproof liner.
  O Waterproof jacket and trousers - Breathable and sturdy fabric. Trousers with side or knee length zips.
 
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Spare warm layer - Any man made or woollen material - not cotton.
 
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Warm hat / balaclava - You can loose up to 40% of body heat through your head.
 
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Waterproof gloves - even in summer.
 
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Water bottle or vacuum flask - 1 litre minimum. Pop bottles are indestructable .
 
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Lunch - Plus spare food. High carb.
  O Torch - A headtorch is best along with spare batteries and bulb.
  O Map and Compass - Of the area! Even if laminated, carry in waterproof bag .
  O Sunglasses, Sun hat and Sun cream - Even in this country!
  O Personal first aid kit - To include: Whistle. Personnal medication. 1 X-Large wound dressing. 1 Triangular bandage. Pain killers. Duct tape. Plasters / Mellolin pads for blisters.
  O Emergency survival bag - 6' x 3' orange poly bag.