Summer Hill Walking – details and kit list
The weekend may be wet, windy and cold so it is essential for all the participants’ safety that everyone has the correct items of personal equipment, boots and clothing and behaves appropriately. Your personal equipment will be checked before the walk and the group leader reserves the right to refuse to take anyone without the correct equipment onto the hills.
The kit list below should provide you with all the information you require but please contact us if you are unsure or would like more detailed kit advice before the trip.
WEAR ON THE HILL
- Walking boots suitable for the conditions
- Walking socks
- Base layer(s) – preferably not cotton
- Jumper or fleece – not a hoodie
- Walking trousers – NOT Jeans
- Waterproof jacket – MUST have a hood
- Waterproof over-trousers
- Hat and gloves
- Buff - optional
- Gaiters - recommended if wet
CARRY ON THE HILL
- Rucksack ~ min 35 ltr, bigger if wild camping**
- Waterproof rucksack liner – NOT a bin bag!
- Water bottle or hydration bladder – 1 ltr minimum
- Hot drink flask
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Head torch + spare batteries
- Personal First Aid kit
- Personal medication (inform group leader)
- Map (in case) and compass
- Compass – if you have one
- Survival bag and whistle
- Emergency rations
- Sunglasses - optional
- Suncream and lip salve
- Camera
IF BASE CAMPING
- Food for # days
• # breakfasts,
• # evening meals,
• # packed lunches
• Hill snacks - Tent
- Sleeping bag (liner recommended)
- Pillow - or pillow case stuffed with spare clothes
- Roll mat
- Stove with sufficient fuel (gas is preferred)
- Cup, plate and cutlery
- Washing-up kit
- Change of casual clothes (including warm layer)
- Sleepwear
- Wash kit and towel
- Folding chair
- Entertainment - book, cards, games
GROUP KIT
High Safari will provide any group kit but you may be asked to carry something
SPECIALIST KIT
Where applicable, High Safari will provide any specialist kit such as helmets or winter hardware. You may bring you own but it will be checked.
FOR WILD CAMPING**
In addition to the normal kit you'd wear or carry on the hill. Spare or excess kit can be left at base camp. Only carry what you need.
- Larger rucksack ~ 45-60 ltr
- Small, lightweight tent
- Sleeping bag + roll mat
- Small stove + fuel + pan(s)
- Lightweight, easy to cook food such as dehydrated or boil in the bag
- Duvet jacket
British Mountaineering Council (BMC) participation statement: The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions.
