Clothing & Equipment
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Basic essential items of clothing and equipment for summer and winter in the Scottish hills.
In addition it is important to have navigational skills.
In winter, ice axe & crampon skills and knowledge of snow conditions and avalanches are also needed.
Summer hillwalking
Boots (with ankle support and soles which will grip on rock, grass and mud)
Waterproof jacket (with hood)
Waterproof overtrousers
Thermal top
Fleece top
Gaiters (not always essential)
Warm hat
Gloves or mitts
Spare layer e.g. fleece top
Compass
Map (waterproof or in waterproof case)
Watch
Torch (preferably a headtorch)
Food & Drink
Emergency survival bag (polythene is OK)
Whistle
First Aid Kit (small)
Mobile phone (not essential but if you have one then take it)
In sunny weather
Sunhat
Sun cream
Sunglasses
In the midge season
Midge repellant
Midge net
Winter (in addition to the above)
Boots for winter need to be stiff soled
Ice axe
Crampons
Spare gloves or mitts
Goggles