Gear Guide
- What do I need to take on a Sunday Trip?
- What do I need to take on a Weekend Trip?
- What do I need to take on a Winter Trip?
What do I need to take on a Sunday Trip?
When coming on a Sunday trip you must have the following ESSENTIAL items for your safety and comfort:
- Hiking Boots – Your boots should offer good ankle support and have a good sole unit for tackling rough terrain. TRAINERS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- Suitable Walking Trousers - JEANS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- Small Daysack (35 litres is ideal)
- Waterproof Jacket and Trousers
- Spare Warm Layers - Wrap in a plastic bag while in your rucksack to keep them dry
- Warm Hat and Gloves
- Packed Lunch – Sandwiches, chocolate, flap jack etc.
- Water – Minimum of 1 Litre, maybe more if it is very warm weather.
- Personal Medication – Asthma inhaler, insulin etc
(Please inform walk leader of any existing medical conditions)
What do I need to take on a Weekend Trip?
The same ESSENTIAL kit required for a Sunday Hike should also be brought on a weekend hike:
- Hiking Boots – Your boots should offer good ankle support and have a good sole unit for tackling rough terrain. TRAINERS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- Suitable Walking Trousers - JEANS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- Small Daysack (35 litres is ideal)
- Waterproof Jacket and Trousers
- Spare Warm Layers - Wrap in a plastic bag while in your rucksack to keep them dry
- Warm Hat and Gloves
- Packed Lunch – Sandwiches, chocolate, flap jack etc. (2 days worth)
- Water – Minimum of 1 Litre, maybe more if it is very warm weather.
- Personal Medication – Asthma inhaler, insulin etc
(Please inform walk leader of any existing medical conditions) - Head Torch and spare batteries. (Useful if you’re out on the hill late!)
In addition you will require:
- A Large Bag (for the additional kit)
- Sleeping Bag (or the ability to pull)
- Sleeping Mat (some huts have mattresses, please enquire when booking trip)
- A complete set of dry clean clothes for the evening and travelling
- A pair of trainers for the evening, travelling, and dossing about
- Wash kit & towel (some of the huts have showers!)
- Money for pub, chip shop or tea shop.
The club has a number of sleeping bags and sleeping mats which we are able to loan out. Please indicate at the signup if you need to borrow these items.
What do I need to take on a Winter Trip?
The following ESSENTIAL kit must be brought on a Winter Trip:
Winter Walking Kit:
- B1 or higher rated Mountain Boots (to be compatible with crampons). We will be inspecting everyone’s boots at the safety brief to check they are suitable.
- Suitable Walking Trousers - JEANS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- Rucksack (minimum of 35 litres)
- Waterproof Jacket and Trousers - Preferably Gortex
- Warm Layer (e.g. base layer and fleece)
- Spare Warm Layer - Wrap in a plastic bag while in your rucksack to keep them dry
- Warm Hat/Balaclava and 2 Pairs of Gloves (one pair should be water resistant)
- Sunglasses (reduces the risk to your eyes from snow glare)
- High Calorie Packed Lunch (for three days)
- Water - At least 1 litre.
- Personal Medication – Asthma inhaler, insulin etc
(Please inform walk leader of any existing medical conditions)
- Head Torch & Spare Batteries
- Ski goggles – Essential in bad or windy weather.
- Perry Whistle
- Orange Plastic Survival Bag (just in case, but mostly for sliding on the snow)
In addition you will require:
- A Large Bag (for the additional kit)
- Sleeping Bag (or the ability to pull)
- Sleeping Mat (some huts have mattresses, please enquire when booking trip)
- A complete set of dry clean clothes for the evening and travelling
- A pair of trainers for the evening, travelling, and dossing about
- Wash kit & towel (some of the huts have showers!)
- Money for pub, chip shop or tea shop.
The following kit is also highly recomended:
- Gaiters (to keep snow out of your boots therefore avoiding wet & cold feet)
- Spare gloves (useful when your main pair get wet)
The club has sufficient crampons and ice axes which members can borrow for the trip. Crampons will be fitted to your boots and a suitable length ice axe will be issued to you during a Winter Trip Safety & Skills briefing before the trip.
Please Note: Everyone who intendeds to join us on a winter trip must attend the Winter Trip Safety/Skills Briefing before they are allowed on the trip.
If you need any further advice with regards to what gear is suitable or what you need for a particular trip please ask a member of the committee for further information.