Wear	O	Walking Boots - Solid boot e.g. La Sportiva Nepal Extreame, Scarpa Cumbre or Vegas.
	O	Gaitors - Essential in winter.
	O	Trousers / Salopettes- Any man made or woollen material - not cotton.
	O	Base Layer - Wicking/thermal man made fabric or wool.
	O	Warm Layers - Any man made or woollen material - not cotton.

Carry	O	Rucsac - Approx 55 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. Bring old/throw away jacket and trousers for ice axe arresting.
	O	Spare warm layers - Any man made or woollen material - not cotton.
	O	Warm hat/balaclava - Bring 2. Can loose up to 40% of body heat through your head.
	O	Neck gaitor / Scarf - Often overlooked, but when the spindrift is blowing...
	O	Waterproof gloves/mitts - 2 pairs for the snow, 1 light/windproof pair for the walk-in.
	O	Vacuum flask - 1 litre.
	O	Water bottle - 1 litre. 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 - For Scotland either O.S. 1:50 000 Sheet 41 (Ben Nevis) or Sheet 36 (Cairngorm). Even if laminated, carry in waterproof bag .
	O	Sunglasses, Sun cream / Lip salve - Even in this country!
	O	Ski gloggles - Essential in winter. Even a basic pair can make the difference.
	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	Helmet - Adjustable hard shell e.g. Petzl Elios or Ecrin, Black Diamond Half Dome .
	O	Crampons - 12 point, semi-rigid with anti-balling plates. Ensure excellent fit with boots.
	O	Ice axe - 50-55cm walking / mountaineering axe with classic curve pick.