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Gear guide

Typical kit list for general activities and days out

This is the typical kit list for general activities and days out.  It will give you an idea of what kit you’ll typically need but, please, always check the activity/event specific kit lists!

Please note that there are separate kit lists for hiking and water activities.

• Sturdy footwear
• Activity clothing suitable for the weather
• Group necker
• A day bag
• Hard-shell waterproof jacket
• Waterproof trousers
• A spare warm layer
• Warm hat and gloves
• Sun hat, sun cream, sunglasses
• Midge net and insect repellent (depending on where we're going) 
• Packed lunch and snacks
• Full bottle of non-fizzy drink (min. ½ litre)
• Thermos flask of hot drink – optional
• Personal medication if needed