© Copyright Dominic Rhodes 2014-2017

A selection of gear required for an average overnight trip into one of the UK's mountain ranges.

 

Having the correct gear is essential for a safe and enjoyable trip to any hill or mountain. Whilst you may not need everything listed, this should give a good idea of what the average walker will need in all but the most serious winter conditions (though I have included an additional kit-list for winter expeditions at the end of the list).

 

You may want to add to this list. There is no end of camping and hiking gadgets and accessories on the market and it would be impossible to list them all.

 

Click on the items to find out more about that particular piece of kit.

 

The Basics

 

Rucksack

Tent

Sleeping Mat

Sleeping Bag

 

Clothing

 

Boots

Socks

Waterproof Jacket and Overtrousers

Gloves

Hat/Balaclava

 

Essential Survival Items

Torch (and spare batteries)

Whistle

Compass

Map

Survival Bag

Matches & Lighter (& Firelighter)

Water Purification Tablets

Knife

First Aid Kit (incl. Painkillers)

Foil Emergency Blanket

 

Food and Drink (incl. Cooking)

 

Water Bladder

Stoves (incl. Fuel Tablets)

Mess Tins

Cup

Knife/Fork/Spoon

Meal(s)

High Energy/Sugary Food

 

Other Useful Items

 

Towel

Chewing Gum

GPS (and spare batteries)

Tissues

Insect Repellent Wipes

Light Sticks

Spare Survival Bag

Bothy Bag

 

Winter Kit

 

Winter Mountaineering Boots

Crampons

Ice Axe

Snow Goggles

 

Gear Guide: Mountaineering