Windproof and waterproof jacket
Sturdy shirt
Fleece or lightweight sweater
Gloves, preferably with reinforced palms and fingers
Hat (fleece or wool)
Walking trousers
Underwear and socks as appropriate
Waterproof overtrousers
Walking boots
Small rucksack (approximately 30-40 litre capacity)
Water bottle
Individual survival bag
Survival whistle
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Individual first aid kit
Small quantity of snack-type food
Accident insurance as appropriate
Passport (for overseas activities only)
* Boots And Gaiters regards the
above items as essential. You will not be
permitted to attend our courses without them.
Optional Items
Walking poles
Gaiters
Small pair of binoculars (8x25 or 10x25)
Penknife
Toilet paper
Insect repellant
Torch plus spare batteries
Silva-type compass
Map case
Map (as advised by Boots And Gaiters)
Small Print: All Boots And Gaiters walks carry with them an element of risk. It is the nature of the environment in which they are run. We take every precaution we can to ensure your safety but we assume that those who attend our courses understand the risks involved.
