Wear	O	Walking Boots - A stiff boot e.g. La Sportiva Guide or Evo, Scarpa Pro Ascent .
	O	Gaitors - If the forecast is for rain.
	O	Trousers - Any man made or woollen material - not cotton.
	O	Base Layer - Wicking/thermal man made fabric or wool.
	O	Warm Layer - Any man made or woollen material - not cotton.

Carry	O	Rucsac - Approx 45 litres and with waterproof liner.
	O	Waterproof jacket and trousers - Breathable and sturdy fabric. Hood must fit over helmet. Trousers with side or knee length zips.
	O	Spare warm layer - Any man made or woollen material - not cotton.
	O	Warm hat / balaclava - You can loose up to 40% of body heat through your head.
	O	Waterproof gloves - even in summer.
	O	Water bottle or vacuum flask - 1 litre minimum. Pop bottles are indestructable .
	O	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.

Gear	O	Harness - Adjustable leg loops e.g. Black Diamond Bod or Petzl Corax.
	O	Helmet - Adjustable hard shell e.g. Petzl Elios or Ecrin, Black Diamond Half Dome .
	O	Belay plate and HMS carabiner - E.g. DMM Bug or Black Diamond ATC.
	O	8ft sling and 2 screwgate carabiners - 8ft circumference, HMS or D-shaped screwgates.