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CNDo Scotland walking holidays and outdoor courses

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Equipment List

This is a very rough guide and a full list will be sent on booking.

We ask for your co-operation in helping to carry a share of group safety equipment.

NB: on the Road to the Isles and Wild West Fringe, you will require a 40 - 45 litre rucksack

E - Essential R - Recommended O - Optional
Items to be worn
Item Name Grade 1/2 Summer Grade 1/2 Winter Grade 3/4 Summer Grade 3/4 Winter Backpacking & camping trips
Short or long sleeve wicking shirt E   E   E
Warm long sleeve wicking shirt   E   E E
Trousers (not denim) E   E    
Shorts O   O    
Warm trousers or salopettes   E   E E
Sweater or Fleece         E
2 - 3 season walking boots E        
3 season walking boots   E E   E
3 - 4 season walking boots       E  
Gaiters O E O E O
Comfortable walking socks E E E E E
Warm hat     E E E
Warm gloves     E E E
Items to be carried on your person
Item Name Grade 1/2 Summer Grade 1/2 Winter Grade 3/4 Summer Grade 3/4 Winter Backpacking & camping trips
30 - 35 Litre rucksack E E E    
45 Litre rucksack       E  
55 - 65 Litre Rucksack         E
Plastic rucksack liner E E E E E
Sleeping Bag (2 to 3 season)         E
Foam Sleeping Mat or self inflating mat         E
Complete change of clothes         E
100% waterproof and breathable jacket with a hood (not a cape) E E E E E
100% waterproof trousers or overtrousers E E E E E
Warm hat E E E E  
Warm gloves E E E E  
Mitts   R   R  
Extra hats and 3 - 4 pairs gloves / mitts   R   R  
Spare sweater E E E E  
Fleece (fibre pile) jacket E E E E  
Extra warm clothing   R   R  
Sun hat R   R   R
Sun cream R R R R R
Sun glasses R R R R R
Ski goggles       E  
Insect repellent R   R   R
Head torch and spare batteries   R   E E
Survival bag and whistle E E E E E
Small personal first aid kit E E E E E
Packed lunch (may be supplied - check your holiday information) E E E E  
Thermos flask with hot drink O E R E E
Water bottle minimum 1Litre E R E R E
Emergency food   R R R  
Map and compass 0 0 R E E
Ice axe and crampons       E  
Camera, film, binoculars O O O O  
Spoon, knife         E
Small Towel (J CLoth)         E
Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap (small amounts)         E
Toilet Paper         E
Plastic or stainless steel bowl and mug         E
Items to be carried in a small holdall
Item Name Grade 1/2 Summer Grade 1/2 Winter Grade 3/4 Summer Grade 3/4 Winter
Change of clothing E E E E
Overnight items and toiletries E E E E
Personal medicines E E E E
Comfortable shoes E E E E
Change of walking socks E E E E
Torch if hostel based E E E E
Towel if hostel based E E E E