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Kit list

This is a guideline kit list of what is normal walking equipment for the Scottish Highlands during the summer months. Our climate is so unpredictable that every eventuality has to be prepared for- it can either be very hot and dry or wild, wet and windy!

  • Good walking boots
  • Good quality rain jacket (Gortex or similar)
  • Waterproof trousers
  • Walking socks
  • Warm woollen or fleece hat
  • Gloves
  • Gaiters
  • Swimwear (for those warm summer lochs)
  • Walking poles (optional but recommended)
  • Water bottle
  • Small thermos flask
  • Fleece or wool sweater plus 1 spare sweater.
  • Warm walking trousers (no jeans)
  • Shorts
  • Thermal underwear
  • T-shirts
  • Long sleeve walking shirt
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Small day sack for hiking with
  • Casual clothes for evening /pubs

And don't forget your camera!

 

 
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