Kit List

booking an event with us will mean you will be venturing into areas such as the lake district fells, Yorkshire moorlands, and any other wildlands. This means the weather is always unpredictable and so you should make sure you are equipped for the event. items marked as * are required for our events items not marked are just suggestions

Walking Clothing

 

• Waterproof Outer (Can always be kept in the rucksack until needed, don't leave home without it) *

• Insulating Midlayer (Fleeces, softshell jackets, down jackets, dependent on the weather) *

• Breathable Baselayer (Look for technical materials, avoid cotton T-shirts) *

• Legwear(Quick drying trousers with a good range of movement, avoid denim) *

• Waterproof Overtrousers (A great option for over your walking trousers in a downpour) *

• Hats & Gloves *

• Rucksack/Daypack (Well fitted, adjusted correctly, and comfortable) *

Walking footwear

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• Walking Boots or Shoes (Boots offer better ankle support for looser ground.) *

• Breathable Walking Socks (Merino wool is ideal, avoid cotton if possible) *

What to carry in your rucksack

• First Aid Kit

• Mobile Phone (Fully charged) *

• Emergency Whistle 

• Map & Compass (Even if you use GPS)

• Torch or Headtorch (Important at all times, but especially through Autumn/Winter months) *

• Suncream (Even if it doesn't look that sunny, UV rays can still get through)

• Sunglasses (Snow can be bright, so worth taking them in winter also)

• Blister Relief *

• Spare Laces

• A Bottle of Water (Keep yourself hydrated) *

• Flask of Hot Drink (A great idea for cold walks)

• High Energy Snacks (Flapjack, Kendal Mint Cake offer a release of energy when tired) *

• Any Necessary Medication (With spares) *

• Spare Socks (In case yours get wet)

• Survival Bag (A cheap bit of kit you'd hopefully never need, but you'd be thankful you had if you did.)

• Emergency Contact Details (If the worst happens and you can't communicate, it's a good idea to have this info on your person for rescuers) *

Optional extras

Optional extras that can help aid your comfort when out hiking

• Walking Poles (Help take some of the pressure off your knees when walking)

• Gaiters (Stop wet getting in over the top of your boots or shoes)

• Camera (Means you aren't wasting phone battery on Instagrammable moments)

• Sit Mat