- Route planTell a third party your plan, and know your nearest emergency services and how to contact them.
- RucksackAround 35 litres.
- WaterproofsJacket and trousers. They double as windproofs.
- FootwearSturdy walking boots suited to the terrain.
- Warm layersFleece, hat, gloves, scarf.
- Map and compassAnd know how to use them.
- Food and waterA flask is recommended.
- Emergency kitFirst aid kit and blister plasters, survival or blizzard bag, emergency shelter, whistle, extra food and a spare compass.
- Head torchWith spare batteries.
- Dry bagsSeveral small and medium bags keep similar items together. One rucksack-sized liner will do.
- Walking polesYou don't need bad knees to get the most from them.
- Mobile phoneWith a good mapping app.
- Power bank
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Midge net or spray
- Repair kitStrong repair tape, zip ties, spare laces.
- Sanitation kitThink about what you'll need for a pee or a poo.