Kit Ideally in a 20-45ltr Rucksack
Rucsac –A medium volume sac (20 -45 litres) is best. Use a strong plastic rucsac liner to keep the contents dry. External Rucsack covers have a habit of blowing away and don’t work as well as an internal liner. Everything needs to fit inside your sac.
Bivvy Bag –A large person sized poly or foil survival bag is the minimum requirement, essential.
Meals –Lunch, snacks and spare food.
Waterbottle –1 to 2 litres, maybe more during hot weather.
Head Torch –Even in summer it’s good practise to carry a small headtorch.
Insulated jakcet – Down jacket or synthetic/primaloft for emergencies
Regular scrambling kit on your body
Socks –Go for a medium to thick pair of synthetic or wool/synthetic blend socks (no need for spares)
Boots –For scrambling we recommend Mid Top Approach shoes, for general Munro hiking away from the Cuillin something more waterproof like a leather boot is recommended.
Long Sleeve Thermal/Base Layers –A thermal or wicking top is far better than cotton.
Midlayer Synthetic or Fleeces –At least one mid layer for your upper body. If you get cold easily perhaps add a fleece gilet/vest to your layering. Having an extra fleece top or synthetic layer in a waterproof liner at the bottom of your rucksack is useful for the bivi in the evening.
Windshirt or lightweight softshell jacket –Ideal for dry conditions.
Walking trousers –Polycotton, polyester or softshell is ideal.
Warm Hat & Gloves –A warm hat can still be very useful even in summer. For Skye, leather work or gardening gloves, which are cheap and durable are ideal. Remember that even in the height of summer, with a bit of rain and wind, it will still be quite chilly.
Waterproof jacket and over trousers ( Outer shell clothing) –The trousers should have at least a knee length zip enabling them to be fitted over boots. Lightweight waterproofs are ok.
Trekking Poles -These are optional, but useful particularly in descent. To keep weight down, consider taking only one, that can be either compressed or collapsed to fit inside your pack when not in use.
Climbing Equipment (We can supply all items below)
Helmet –Please bring one along if you can.
Harness –Please make sure the harness fits over all clothing and can be put on over boots and crampons. Adjustable leg-loops are preferable for ease of fitting.
Belay device, two HMS Carabiners –We can provide you with these if you don’t have your own.